Hiring Department

UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY

SCHOOL of SCIENCE and ENGINEERING

Division of Biological and Biomedical Systems

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.

UMKC is rated R1 by the Carnegie Research Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Our research supports advances in defense, health care, public safety, technology and more aimed at a brighter and more advanced future for all. We collaborate across campus and the UM System, and encourage our students to participate in our research and initiate their own at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The School of Science and Engineering recently added a new $40M ($23M building and $17M equipment), 58,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility to support multidisciplinary education, research, and economic development initiatives. The Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences is one of the four divisions in the School of Science and Engineering (SSE) established through UMKC Forward, a university initiative to create multidisciplinary learning, academics, research, and outreach.

The Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences is instrumental to the University of Missouri System's NextGen Data Science and Analytics Innovation Center (dSAIC), which supports university research across the state and plays a critical role in the region's health, business, and workforce development. dSAIC is based at UMKC and operates in partnership with the University of Missouri-Columbia. NextGen Data Science and Analytics Innovation Center.

Visit our website for more information about the UMKC School of Science and Engineering and the Division of Biological and Biomedical Systems.

Job Description

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 Assistant or Associate Professor. We encourage applications from individuals who use Microbiology and/or Biochemistry and/or Bioinformatics 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:

demonstrated excellence in research, as the faculty member would be expected to initiate or continue an independent, extramurally funded research program,
potential or demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and
commitment to provide service to the profession, the university, the division and the community.

Qualifications

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

Anticipated Hiring Range

Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications, experience and evidence of success in externally funded research. This is a 9-month, benefit-eligible, full-time (1.0) tenure/tenure-track faculty appointment.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, tuition reduction, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Our academic workloads and schedules promote a positive work/life balance.

Application Materials

For consideration, you must apply online at https://www.umkc.edu/hr/careers/. Click on Academic Positions and then search for Job Opening ID 55628.

Complete the job application including Legal Name, US employment eligibility, and current contact information.
Application materials
1. Letter of interest which provides your qualifications, a research focus, and experience for a tenure-eligible faculty position
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Description of research interests, any external funding, and goals
4. Statement of teaching interests/philosophy
5. Names and current contact information for three professional people who can provide letters of recommendation

Please combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachments. Limit document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.
For questions and correspondence about the position, please contact Mary Flores FloresM@umkc.edu including the name of the position.
Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Equity and Title IX at (816) 235-6910.

Official higher education transcripts will be required for candidates advancing as finalists. Candidates will receive prior notification if references will be contacted. Selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal background check prior to employment.

Application Deadline

Review of applications begins upon receipt and will be accepted until this position is filled.

University of Missouri - Kansas City

5000 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO 64110, USA

"ASSISTANT / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR of Biological and Biomedical Systems / UMKC School of Science & Engineering"

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