Assistant Professor of Physiology – Renewable Contract

The Department of Biological Sciences at The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, seeks to hire a renewable-contract Assistant Professor (RCAP) teaching position in Physiology or related fields beginning August 2025. We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic individual who is interested in teaching excellence and collaboration with lecture and laboratory experience in human anatomy and physiology and/or animal physiology and nutrition. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Biology or a related field. Teaching duties for an RCAP faculty member include lower-undergraduate core majors and non-majors courses, as well as upper-undergraduate courses in the successful candidate’s area of expertise depending on the department’s need. The candidate is expected to incorporate innovative teaching methodologies to enhance the learning experience of our students and achieve learning outcomes. RCAP faculty are expected to serve on department, college, and/or university committees and to participate in undergraduate advising. There is an expectation for limited research effort. The position is structured as a renewable 9 month, 3-year contract with an annual performance review that will allow for promotion through the academic ranks.

Questions about this position should be addressed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Phillip Harris ([email protected]). To apply go to http://careers.ua.edu/cw/en-us/job/525399 to complete the online application and upload: (1) a cover letter outlining qualifications (e.g., courses taught, innovative teaching practices, academic experience); (2) a CV; (3) a list of three to five references (including contact information); (4) a statement of teaching interests and philosophy (2-3 pages); (5) a syllabus from a previous course; (6) evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., summary of numerical and narrative student evaluations, peer or supervisor observations), or evidence of instructional development (e.g., teaching-related workshops attended, teaching-related conferences and presentations); and (7) a brief statement of research interest(s) (1-1.5 pages). The search committee will request letters of reference as needed. Consideration of applications will begin February 15th, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. There will be a preliminary Zoom conversation with selected applicants, after which top candidates will be invited for an on-campus interview. Prior to hiring, the final candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation. Additional information about the Department of Biological Sciences can be found on our website at http://bsc.ua.edu. The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer.