Assistant Professor of Biology

Eastern New Mexico University
Depends on Qualifications
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, 403(b), retirement plan
United States, New Mexico, Portales
Nov 13, 2024
Position Overview Position Summary: Eastern New Mexico University's (ENMU) Department of Biology invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology. ENMU seeks candidates with expertise in Wildlife Biology or related fields. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and the ability to establish a research program that engages students in applied and/or basic research. This is a residential appointment and campus presence is required.Position open until filled. Requirements Duties and Responsibilities: Develop and teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses in Biology, including but not limited to Wildlife and Fisheries, Introductory Biology, Ecology, and advanced courses in Vertebrate Zoology and Mammalogy, Ornithology or Ichthyology. Establish an active wildlife research program which provides training and applied and/or basic research experiences for undergraduate and graduate students. Seek and obtain extramural funding to support research efforts. Direct and mentor graduate students in theses and research projects. Maintain appropriate service to the department, college and university, including service on departmental, college and university committees, assisting with the departmental recruitment and retention efforts, and advising undergraduate students. Perform other duties as assigned Minimum Job Requirements: Ph.D. in Biology or closely related field; ABD will be considered. Expertise in wildlife biology, conservation, terrestrial mammalogy, or fisheries science The ability to teach biology to students at all degree levels. Preferred Qualifications University-level teaching experience Demonstrated experience with grant writing and funding. Experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students research. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Commitment to excellence in teaching and willingness to teach using traditional, hybrid or online distance education technologies. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Clear plans for an active research program. Working Conditions Physical Demand and Working Conditions: Work is sedentary in nature and at times requires exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, minimum job requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demand and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.] Additional Information Application Review Date: Review of applications will begin immediately; position open until filled, with an January 2025 start date expected. Electronic applications may be submitted through the links available in the Employment area of the ENMU Human Resources page (http://www.enmu.edu/about/employment-and-hr/employment-opportunities). Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check. Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application: Required Documents: Please ensure that you attach all required documents even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU as the committee does not have access to those records. Letter of interest Resume Contact information for three references (Blind reference calls may be made on applicants who become a finalist for the position) Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes) ENMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Eastern New Mexico University is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in its programs, activities, or employment. People seeking additional information about the University's non-discrimination policy should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at (575) 562-2581. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the office of human resources at (575) 562-2115. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, activities, employment and admission, and the University is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discriminate in such a manner. For more information regarding Title IX please click https://www.enmu.edu/about/public-documents/title-ix/coordinator . New Mexico is an open records state, therefore ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Requests for records should be sent to planning.analysis@enmu.edu . For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail ENMU.HRrecruiter@enmu.edu