Clemson University Hiring for Tenure-track Assistant / Associate Professor in Toxicology at South Carolina, United States Full Time

Location: Clemson, SC

Description

The Department of Biological Sciences at Clemson University
invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant / Associate
Professor in Toxicology. We are interested in expanding our
strengths in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. All
research programs and models in toxicology or pharmacology will be
considered; emphasis is placed on those prospective faculty whose
interests include molecular physiology, cell biology, systems
toxicology, pharmacology, and toxicogenomics.

Clemson University, the College of Science, and the Department of
Biological Sciences are committed to building a community of
inclusive excellence, where faculty scholars are dedicated to
working and teaching in a multi-cultural environment (http://www.clemson.edu/inclusion/).
We are supportive of the needs of dual career couples.

The successful candidate will bring an innovative and high-impact
research program to Clemson that complements and enhances existing
departmental research strengths (http://www.clemson.edu/biosci/).
The candidate will also contribute to the teaching mission. The
Department awards undergraduate and graduate (MS/PhD) degrees in
Biological Sciences and Microbiology, and graduate degrees (MS/PhD)
in Environmental Toxicology.

Located on Lake Hartwell in the foothills of the Blue Ridge
Mountains, Clemson University is South Carolina’s public land-grant
University. As a Carnegie R1 Institution, Clemson has excellent
research resources including the globally ranked Palmetto high
performance computing cluster, the Clemson University Genomics and
Bioinformatics Facility, state-of-the-art light microscopy,
electron microscopy, vivarium facilities, and a multi-user
analytical laboratory. There are many opportunities for
collaboration across a wide group of partners on and off campus,
including Center for Human Genetics (https://www.clemson.edu/science/research/chg.html)
and Prisma Health.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in
toxicology, pharmacology, biology, or a related field. Competitive
candidates will have relevant postdoctoral experience, the
potential to develop an externally funded and nationally recognized
research program, potential for excellence in undergraduate and
graduate student teaching and mentoring, and a commitment to
fostering diversity and inclusion.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit the following items through http://apply.interfolio.com/114664:

(1) cover letter, including what draws the applicant to this
position in the Department of Biological Sciences at Clemson
University, and a short description of teaching and research
interests and experience;

(2) CV including at least three references for potential contact
after initial review;

(3) statement of research interests and future plans;

(4) statement describing past experience and/or future plans to
promote diversity and inclusion;

(5) up to three reprints in one PDF.

For inquiries about the position, please contact Lisa Bain, chair
of the search committee ([email protected]).

For full consideration, please apply by November 20, 2022. Review
of applications will begin immediately. The search will remain
posted for applications until filled. The anticipated start date is
August 2023.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate
against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability,
gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual
orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Clemson
University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff
committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages
applications from minorities and women.

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