Assistant Professor

Job Description Summary Miami University to hire Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in Biological Sciences at the Middletown Campus. The successful applicant will be an organismal biologist interested in teaching vertebrate biology, anatomy, and/or general biology to biology majors, while also teaching other courses within their area of expertise; maintain an active research program and seek external funding; advise students; and provide service to the institution and profession. The Middletown Campus is located 23 miles from the university's main campus in Oxford, Ohio.     Job Description Miami University {target=" blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} to hire Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in Biological Sciences {target=" blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} at the Middletown Campus {target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}. The successful applicant will be an organismal biologist interested in teaching vertebrate biology, anatomy, and/or general biology to biology majors, while also teaching other courses within their area of expertise; maintain an active research program and seek external funding; advise students; and provide service to the institution and profession. The Middletown Campus is located 23 miles from the university's main campus in Oxford, Ohio.   Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Biology or a closely related field by date of appointment.   Consideration may be given to candidates  with postdoctoral experience and/or prior college teaching experience;  who explore mechanisms underlying animal diversity or behavior at any level of biological organization;  with research interests complementing those of current faculty in  Biology {target=" blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} and/or  Microbiology {target=" blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}, or who shows potential for research collaborations with other Miami biologists.     Additional Position Information (if applicable)     Required Application Documents Cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research plans, and statement of teaching philosophy.     Special Instructions (if applicable) Screening of applicants will begin December 16 , 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Appointment begins in August, 2025.     Additional Information A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.   This organization participates in E-Verify.   Remote Work For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University. Reasonable Accommodations Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [email protected] or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here. Diversity Statement Miami University {target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} is committed to creating an inclusiv