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CLOSED: Job Opening - Assistant Professor of Biomedical Sciences
November 10, 2022
The Department of Biomedical Sciences at Grand Valley State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank starting August 6, 2023. Applicants will be expected to teach human physiology courses and associated labs. We are interested in new and emerging fields that can contribute to diversifying the expertise in our department, specifically around physiology. The successful candidate will have research and teaching interests with the potential to engage the West Michigan community. We are especially interested in candidates from under-represented groups and individuals who have experience working with diverse student and community populations.
Required Qualifications and Education: Qualified applicants will be committed to both classroom teaching and research involving undergraduate and graduate students. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required for this position, such as the ability to interact with others with respect and empathy. The successful candidate must have obtained a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a science or health-related field from an accredited institution. ABD candidates will be considered for a two-year contract with provision that the Ph.D. must be completed by December 2024.
Preferred Qualifications and Education: Faculty area of research emphasis may be diverse, and postdoctoral experience is preferred. Candidates should also have a strong commitment to mentoring students under-represented in higher education, and/or experience using inclusive pedagogies, and/or scholarship.
Responsibilities: Tenure-track duties include a 9-contact hour teaching load per semester, as well as scholarship/research productivity with students, and professional/public service. The primary teaching duties for this position will be in the area of integrated physiology courses, although faculty may teach in other areas of expertise as well. The option to teach in the summer months is also ordinarily available but not required for the position.
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Startup funds for research are available.
Department/College: The Biomedical Sciences Department has approximately 900 undergraduate majors and 44 full-time faculty members. It also has an expanding Master’s degree program with both thesis and non-thesis students. We offer a variety of courses in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, nutrition and neurosciences that support our Biomedical Sciences majors, as well as courses that support other health science majors, the university’s general education program, and select graduate programs. Along with our primary teaching and research facilities, a science building was recently completed to support further laboratory opportunities for students and faculty, including a vivarium, an aquatic facility, plastination lab, and microscopy suite with a confocal microscope. For more information, see http://www.gvsu.edu/bms and https://www.gvsu.edu/clas/labresource/.
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) is the largest college at Grand Valley, offering over 50 bachelor degrees and a growing number of advanced degrees in the natural and mathematical sciences, the fine arts and humanities, and the social sciences. CLAS is a student-centered and diverse learning community that engages in critical inquiry, extending knowledge to enrich and enliven individual and public life. Our faculty are active teacher-scholars committed to equitable, inclusive, career-connected, and community-engaged liberal arts and sciences education. There are many opportunities for collaboration within CLAS and across a broad group of partners on and off campus. This year, six CLAS departments are collaborating to center diversity, equity, and inclusion in our hiring process. We are interested in attracting a cohort of new faculty committed to these core values as we seek to foster a community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive together.
Campus/University: Grand Valley University (GVSU) is a public comprehensive institution located in West Michigan with campuses in Allendale, downtown Grand Rapids, and Holland, plus centers in Muskegon and Traverse City. The University attracts more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students with high quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities, and has been nationally recognized for innovativeness and its contribution to students’ social mobility. The greater Grand Rapids metropolitan area has a population of around one million people, is affordable and rich in cultural amenities. Grand Valley is located within easy driving distance of Chicago, Detroit, Lake Michigan beaches, and many other superb summer and winter recreational venues. Grand Valley is highly rated for safety, sustainability, and veteran and LGBTQ friendliness, and is committed to supporting employees and their families in work-life balance. The university is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for faculty and students while promoting enrichment of society through excellent teaching, active scholarship, and service. More information can be found at http://www.gvsu.edu/.
How to Apply: A complete application must include: (1) a cover letter addressing qualifications and your motivation to teach at GVSU, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) research statement, (4) teaching philosophy, (5) names and contact information of three professional references, and (6) graduate transcripts (unofficial). Within your teaching and research statements, please discuss your plans to incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Apply online at jobs.gvsu.edu and select “Apply now”. Grand Valley State University has a diverse student body, and we encourage applications from individuals with a commitment to mentoring under-represented demographics in the sciences. The online application will allow you to attach these documents electronically. Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview. If you need assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215. Email questions about the position to: Dr. Ruijie Liu, search committee chair at [email protected]
Application Deadline: The review process will begin on January 9, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University. Questions regarding the position may be submitted to Dr. Ruijie “RJ” Liu, search committee chair at [email protected].