"Academic Joint Departments-Open Rank-Genetics (Teaching Position) - F2707P"

Open Rank/ Open Tenure Teaching Faculty (Department of Genetics)

School/College: UAB Heersink School of Medicine | Academic Joint Departments

Assignment Category: Full-Time

Rank: Open

Tenure Status: Open

Payroll Status: 12 month

The Department of Genetics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Heersink School of Medicine invites applications for a Teaching faculty position to teach several courses in the Genetics and Genomic Sciences Undergraduate Program (GGSC: https://catalog.uab.edu/coursedescriptions/ggsc/), as well as develop new courses in support of the future growth of the GGSC program. Candidates with teaching expertise in genetics and genomics sciences with particular emphasis on topics related to genetic model systems, genome structure and organization, bioinformatics and pharmacogenetics are encouraged to apply. Strong candidates will have scientific training in the areas of genetics, genomics, or both, with demonstrated excellence in teaching. Candidates must demonstrate an ability to apply innovative approaches to teaching basic science and applied (research and clinical) concepts in the fields of genetics and genomics at the undergraduate level.

The Department of Genetics is comprised of an interdisciplinary group of faculty focused on basic laboratory and clinical research. We are a highly collaborative community actively serving the university mission of excellence in research, service, and teaching. To learn more about the Department of Genetics click here.

Required Qualifications

PhD

Preferred Qualifications

Strong candidates will have demonstrated excellence in education at the undergraduate level, documentation of the use of innovative approaches to education, and a demonstrated willingness to be involved in educational organization. Experience organizing a program for educating undergraduates and experience teaching graduate students would be a plus.

Documents Needed to Apply

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Open Date: 10/03/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes