"Ranked ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE TEACHING PROFESSOR of BIOLOGY / UMKC School of Science & Engineering"

Job Details

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. https://sse.umkc.edu/

Job Description

The Division of Biological and Biomedical Systems invites applications for a full-time non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor or Associate Teaching Professor in Biology. The teaching position will involve teaching undergraduate and possibly graduate courses, including “Introduction to Biology for Non-Majors”, upper-level courses in critical thinking, and courses involving your particular expertise (contribute to existing courses or develop on your own).

The primary attributes we seek in candidates are the potential or demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring. Experience supporting students from underrepresented backgrounds is a plus.

Anticipated start date is January 1, 2026, negotiable. This is a full-time, 9-month, benefit-eligible, ranked non-tenure track faculty position. Opportunity for ranked promotion is provided. Our academic schedules and workload provide for a positive work/life balance. Summer teaching may be available with sufficient enrollment.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess a Ph.D., (or M.D., D.D.S., or D.V.M.) by the start date.

Experienced MS or MA will also be considered with significant biological teaching experience.

Postdoctoral experience is encouraged.

All applicants should have experience with teaching biological concepts.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a 9-month, benefit-eligible, full-time (1.0) faculty appointment eligible for ranked promotion.

Application Materials

For consideration, you must apply online at www.umkc.edu/hr/careers/, click in Academic Positions (Job Opening ID XXXXX).

Please submit the following:

• Cover letter,
• Curriculum vitae,
• Statement of teaching interests/philosophy,
• Courses taught,
• The names and current contact information for three professional references who can provide letters of recommendation (these references will remain confidential for most of the application process).

Please combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachment. 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.

Please direct all inquiries about the position 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.

Reasonable ADA accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need accommodation, please contact the Office of Equity & Title IX at (816) 235-1323.

Higher education transcripts are required for candidates advancing as finalists. Candidates will receive prior notification if references will be contacted.

After initial review by the committee all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective home department.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until a qualified candidate is hired.