"Assistant / Associate Professor Of Biological And Biomedical Systems / UMKC School Of Science & Engineering"

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:

1. demonstrated excellence in research, as the faculty member would be expected to initiate or continue an independent, extramurally funded research program,
2. potential or demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and
3. 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 www.umkc.edu/jobs, click in Academic Positions (Job Opening ID 55628).

• Complete the job application including Legal Name, US employment eligibility, and current contact information.
• Application materials
• Letter of interest which provides your qualifications, a research focus, and experience for a tenure-eligible faculty position
• Curriculum vitae
• Description of research interests, any external funding, and goals
• Statement of teaching interests/philosophy
• 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 at 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.