"Assistant Professor - Research"

Job Details

Title: Assistant Professor - Research

State Role Title: Assistant Professor

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia State University

Location: Virginia State University

Agency Website: www.vsu.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

To establish and maintain a robust and externally funded program that contributes significantly to the fields of cancer research including cell and molecular biology, genetics, and population sciences. This includes publishing high-impact research papers in reputable journals, securing competitive research grants, and actively collaborating with colleagues both within and outside the department and with the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Additionally, applicants will be expected to mentor and engage undergraduate and graduate students in research activities and foster a dynamic and collaborative research environment within VSU and VCU.

This position will emphasize the importance of conducting impactful research, securing funding, and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations as well as a robust educational environment for students. It aligns with the typical responsibilities and expectations for an assistant professor in a research-focused position.

This role will be a joint faculty appointment between VSU and VCU.

Job responsibilities:

• Years 1 and 2 will be exclusively devoted to building an independent research program.
• Years 3 will be 70%.
• Years 4 and 5 will be 45%.
• Teaching and mentoring students in research.
• Managing and organizing a research laboratory.
• Successfully developing peer-reviewed publications.

Expectations:

• Applicant will be expected to submit at least 1 K-like career development application by the end of their first year along with smaller intramural pilot applications.
• Applicant expected to publish 1 first author publication by the end of their second year along with 1-2 other collaborative publications.
• Applicant will be expected to submit at least 1 R01-like application by the end of their fourth year.

*Virginia State University requires that faculty be appropriately credentialed to teach assigned courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. VSU demonstrates compliance with its Faculty Credentialing Policy #2301 for all applicable education, experience, licensure and certification requirements in the selection and hiring of its faculty.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMAL REQUIREMENTS:

• PhD or Terminal degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. microbiology, genetics, population sciences, cell and molecular biology, etc.) from an accredited university/college.
• Proficiency in designing, conducting, and overseeing research projects.
• Ability to develop and test hypotheses, analyze data, and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the discipline, including awareness of current trends and developments in teaching and research within the field.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for disseminating research findings.
• Ability to contribute to or secure external research funding.
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level and mentoring students or junior researchers.
• Demonstrated ability to lead research teams and manage complex projects effectively.

Expectations:

• a) Applicant will be expected to submit at least 1 K-like career development application by the end of their first year along with smaller intramural pilot applications.
• b) Applicant expected to publish 1 first author publication by the end of their second year along with 1-2 other collaborative publications.
• c) Applicant will be expected to submit at least 1 R01-like application by the end of their fourth year.

Abilities:

• a) Primary focus on establishing an independently funded cancer program.
• b) Secondary focus on teaching and mentoring students in research.

Skills:

• a) Manage and organize a research laboratory.
• b) Evidence of successfully developing peer-reviewed publications.

Additional Considerations

• Proficiency with advanced laboratory technique, data analysis tools, and emerging technologies relevant to cancer research.
• Evidence of peer-reviewed publications or presentations in relevant scientific areas.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You must include a current resume/c.v. and a letter of interest in your application. Three (3) letters of recommendation and official transcripts will be required before hire. (faculty only)

Virginia State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

As a condition of employment, all employees of Virginia State University must be authorized to work in the US and must provide suitable identification within 3-days of their official start date. Immigration-related requests will not be discussed until after formal acceptance. Should the applicant request or require sponsorship support, we'll review this with the corresponding department. Therefore, should the applicant require any legal advice on the sponsorship requirements they will need to attain an attorney or speak with the current sponsoring institutions designated school official.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY: Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position through the on-line state Recruitment Management System (PageUp). Faxed, e-mailed, and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

The selected candidate will be subject to an extensive and complete background check, which may include fingerprinting. The candidate may be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest as a condition of employment, if applicable.

Contact Information

Name: Dominique M. Fisher

Phone: 804-524-5075

Email: dfisher@vsu.edu