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Tenured Associate or Tenure-Track Assistant Professor for Biological Sciences 53232
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Position Number: 5674774
Location: Kansas City, MO
Position Type: Science - Biology

Tenured Associate or Tenure-Track Assistant Professor for Biological Sciences – 53232

The Division of Biological and Biomedical Systems in the School of Science and Engineering at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Associate or Assistant Professor. We encourage applications from individuals who use Microbiology and/or Biochemistry to address fundamental life science questions. Preferences will be given to candidates working on prokaryotic or eukaryotic single-celled organisms. The primary attributes we seek in candidates are (1) demonstrated excellence in research, as the faculty member would be expected to initiate or continue an independent, extramurally funded research program, and (2) potential or demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring.

The School of Science and Engineering grants degrees at the undergraduate and graduate levels. MS and PhD degrees are granted in Cell Biology & Biophysics, or Molecular Biology & Biochemistry. The Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences supports research in many areas including biochemistry, structural biology, cell biology, developmental biology, neurobiology, RNA biology, and virology.

Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must possess a PhD, MD, or DVM and at least two years of postdoctoral experience.

Application Instructions

All applicants should submit the following in one .pdf file: cover letter, curriculum vitae, description of research interests and goals, statement of teaching interests/philosophy, and the names and contact information for three people who can provide letters of recommendation to: https://tinyurl.com/Job53232 . Applications will be considered as received, and the position will remain open until filled. Please direct all inquiries and correspondence to Mary Flores (FloresM@umkc.edu), Division of Biological and Biomedical Systems in the School of Science and Engineering at University of Missouri-Kansas City.

For questions about how applicants can apply, please call 816-235-1621, or if you are experiencing technical problems, please call 855-524-0002.