Assistant Professor – Aquatic Biologist, Northern Michigan University
POSITION: The Biology Department at Northern Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-earning faculty position in aquatic biology at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 2025. We seek a colleague who will teach and conduct research on aquatic invertebrates. Northern Michigan University, with 7,200 students and 177 degree programs, is located along the shore of Lake Superior in the vibrant, historic city of Marquette, consistently named a top spot in the nation to raise a family, vacation, and enjoy an excellent quality of life. The Biology Department has approximately 700 undergraduate majors and 30 M.S. students and is committed to excellence in classroom teaching while providing authentic research experiences for students. Our vibrant and growing department has excellent resources for teaching and research, including an Aquatics Lab, field vehicles and equipment, the Northern Museum of Zoology, microscopy center, and a biology core lab. In addition to Lake Superior, a wide range of aquatic habitats are available for study, including inland lakes and rivers. The Biology Department is dedicated to student success through mentoring and career preparation, and we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We recognize the intrinsic relationship between diversity and excellence, and we strive to support equitable access to opportunities for learning and development for all students. The department offers programs in a wide variety of biological sciences that lead to a range of career paths, and our courses also serve a range of other associate- and bachelor-level majors on campus. See more at https://workatnmu.nmu.edu/en-us/listing/ and https://nmu.edu/biology/programs#Type.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The assignment will include teaching a range of courses including invertebrate zoology, entomology, aquatic insect ecology, introductory biology, and advanced courses in area of specialty advanced courses in area of specialty. We seek an aquatic biologist committed to teaching and scholarship with an active research program that will involve undergraduate and graduate students and will promote our department mission to foster diversity, equity and inclusion in the biological sciences.
QUALIFICATIONS: The position requires a PhD (or ABD with completion prior to the start date) in biology or a related field, with a focus on invertebrates. Applicants must be able to teach in one or more of the specialty areas listed above.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED – Applicants must have a commitment to teaching. Successful candidates must have the ability to incorporate active learning strategies and establish an active research program with undergraduate and graduate students. In addition, candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
● Ability to teach stream ecology
● Demonstrated teaching experience in entomology or invertebrate zoology
● Record of peer-reviewed publication appropriate to career stage
● Commitment to the mission of a public comprehensive university
● Willingness and ability to work interdepartmentally
● Record of successful grant writing
● Experience mentoring undergraduate students
● Experience or interest in working with invertebrate museum collections
The review of applicants will begin November 17, 2024. Applications received after that date will not be considered. All applicants must include a letter of application that addresses their fit to the teaching responsibilities, abilities, and qualifications required for the position as detailed in the job announcement, a current CV, unofficial transcripts, contact information (names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers) for three references, and the following statements (2-page limit, single spaced for each): 1) teaching approach, 2) research plans, and 3) plans for fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. To apply for this position please visit: https://workatnmu.nmu.edu/en-us/listing/. Questions can be directed to the search committee chair, Kurt Galbreath, at kgalbrea@nmu.edu.
NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty.
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