What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professor position at NC Central University?
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Position Information
| Working Title | Assistant/Associate Professor |
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| Position Number | F617033 |
| Appointment Type | Permanent - Full Time |
| FTE | 1=9/10 month -Faculty only |
Position Overview
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| Primary Function of Organizational Unit | The Julius L. Chambers Biomedical/Biotechnology Research Institute (BBRI) is a 40,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art research facility that is dedicated to expanding the University's research capacity, particularly in the biomedical and biotechnology areas. The BBRI is a broad based multi-disciplinary research and training institute. The mission of the BBRI is to conduct multidisciplinary and inter-institutional research focused on health issues that disproportionately affect minority and underserved groups while providing students with research experiences that will enhance their access to careers in the biomedical sciences. |
| Primary Purpose of Position | The Julius L. Chambers Biomedical and Biotechnological Research Institute (JLC-BBRI) invites applicants to apply to a tenure track faculty position (Assistant or Associate level) in conjunction with the Biological and Biomedical Sciences Department (BBSD). The ideal candidate will be able to establish an extramurally funded research program in their area of specialization that will support research in the JLC-BBRI and provide training opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students. The institute's current focal research program includes neuroscience, cancer biology, microbiology, and nutritional science. Because this appointment is in collaboration with the BBSD, in addition to the aforementioned research responsibilities, the candidate will be expected to excel as an educator teaching core and elective courses in biological and biomedical sciences to undergraduate and graduate students. Moreover, the candidate is expected to participate in institute, departmental, college, and university service as well as professional service. |
| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
The successful candidate will be required to: 1.) teach core and elective courses in biological and biomedical sciences to undergraduate and graduate students; 2.) establish an extramurally funded research program in their area of specialization that will support research in the JLC-BBRI and provide training opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students; 3.) provide academic and career advising to students; and 4.) serve on departmental, college, university committees as appropriate. |
| Minimum Education/Experience | Earned doctoral degree in biological sciences or related discipline with 3 (three) years of postdoctoral experience. |
| Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation | Qualifications for candidate include an earned doctoral degree in biological sciences or related discipline with 3 (three) years of postdoctoral experience.
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| Equal Opportunity Employer | North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. |
Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies
| Function | Instructional |
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| Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. | Teaching core and elective courses in the biological and biomedical sciences. Academic advising of undergraduate, master's and doctoral students. |
| Function | Research |
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| Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. | Teaching core and elective courses in the biological and biomedical sciences. Academic advising of undergraduate, master's and doctoral students. |
| Function | Public Service |
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| Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. | Service on departmental, college and university committees as appropriate. Public service as applicable in the faculty member's professional societies. |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | F000107 |
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| Open Date | 03/21/2025 |
| Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Date Position Available | 07/01/2026 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Pre-Employment Requirements:
Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:
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