UNC Charlotte Hiring for Distinguished Professor at Charlotte, NC Full Time

• To advance the frontiers of knowledge through innovation and research in the biological sciences;
• To facilitate the development of scientists in the guidance of our bachelor, master’s, and doctoral Biology students, and in the training of post-doctoral fellows.
• To increase scientific literacy, foster an appreciation of scientific inquiry, and develop well-informed citizens by providing general education in Biology to the student population;
• To participate in the University-wide academic community through interdisciplinary collaborations, programs, and curricula;
• To contribute to local, national, and international scientific communities through collaborations and service activities that promote education and dissemination of information;
• To contribute to the community by collaborating with public, nonprofit, private, and industry partners in the Charlotte metropolitan area and the State of North Carolina.

The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences advances the ethical discovery, dissemination, and application of knowledge and creativity, and – by building the academic programs for tomorrow – educates students to be informed, critical thinkers, and competent communicators, to work successfully in a world of increasing diversity and change, and to be engaged citizens in a global society.

Vacancy Open to All Candidates

Description of Work

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate goals.

Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development – Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.

Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities – All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in expanding the knowledge base of her/his academic field by conducting research or engaging in other creative activities as appropriate to the faculty member’s discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to research may include but are not limited to: research/creative activity that generates new knowledge and/or synthesizes and/or integrates existing knowledge, publication, an on-going agenda for research, scholarly, and creative activity, and are expected to seek extramural support for their work.

Service to University, the Public, and the Profession – All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in a program of service appropriate to their discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to service may include but are not limited to: service to the administration and governance of the University, public service, and service to the profession.

To view the complete Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty document visit our website: http://provost.uncc.edu/academic-budget-personnel/handbook/search-committee

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Required qualifications for this position include a Ph.D. in the biological sciences or related fields with expertise in immunology, host-pathogen interactions genome integrity, cancer biology, or responses to the environment and/or stress; a demonstrated proficiency in the discipline by a record of extramural funding and peer-reviewed publications, appropriate to rank; a commitment to teach and mentor a diverse student population at the undergraduate and graduate levels; and an ability to substantially expand current department collaborative teams and funded research programs and a passion for mentoring and leading early-career faculty to success.

Minimum Experience/Education

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

Preferred Education, Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will be expected to sustain an established, independent, externally funded, internationally recognized research program that will enhance the biomedical research of the department in the interconnected areas of health, environment, and genomics. The successful candidate will be expected to fully participate in team science efforts in the department as well as enhance cooperation between the Biological Sciences, and other academic units, colleges, and programs at the university. The successful candidate will be expected to successfully contribute to the teaching of undergraduate and graduate curricula, including courses in the areas of physiology, health, and the environment, and/or biotechnology.

Necessary Licenses/Certifications

Special Notes to Applicants

The Department of Biological Sciences (DBS) at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte seeks applicants for a tenured Associate/Full Professor for the Irwin Belk Distinguished Professor. Candidates must apply online at http://jobs.uncc.edu, position number #006279. Please provide a letter of interest responding to the job qualifications, particularly those related to research and teaching in a diverse academic environment; a complete curriculum vita including history of extramural funding; and contact information for three references. Finalists will be asked during their screening interview to discuss how the topics of diversity and inclusion are incorporated into their teaching and research. Screening of applications will begin November 1, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. For more information, please contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr Ian Marriott ([email protected]).

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background check.

As an EOE/AA employer and an ADVANCE institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte encourages applications from all underrepresented groups. The department and college strongly support student and faculty diversity that includes, but is not limited to, ability/disability, age, culture, ethnicity, gender identity, language, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.

Job Open Date 09/30/2022

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Date Review of Applications will Begin 11/01/2022

Proposed Hire Date 01/16/2023

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