Assistant Professor of Biology

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Assistant Professor of Biology

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Main Campus - Portales, NM

Job Type

Full time permanent

Job Number

2024-00075

Department

Academic Affairs

Division

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Opening Date

04/12/2024

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 to begin Fall 2024. 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. 

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 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
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
Preferred Qualifications
  • University-level teaching experience
  • Demonstrated experience with grant writing and funding
  • Experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students research

Working Conditions

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

  • Work is sedentary in nature and at times requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Additional Information

Position Open Until Filled; Fall 2024 Start Preferred

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:
Letter of interest
Curriculum vitae
Contact information for three references (Blind reference call will be made on applicants who become finalist for the position)
Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)

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Insurance

Insurance for Eastern New Mexico University is offered through the New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority. High coverage and low coverage options are offered for medical and dental insurance so employees can choose the plan that’s right for them.

 



Retirement

Eastern New Mexico University participates with the New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB), Social Security, and Medicare.

The University also offers supplemental retirement plans. 403b plans are available through TIAA/CREF, AIG VALIC, and MetLife. 457b plans are offered through TIAA/CREF
 

Paid Time Off

Medical leave is accrued at a rate of 12 working days per year up to a maximum of 130 working days.


Employee Educational Assistance Plan
Eastern New Mexico University offers a tuition waiver for regular employees and retirees. This program waives the tuition for one course (up to four credit hours) per semester. Employees' spouses may be eligible to use the tuition waiver during any semester that it is not being used by the employee.

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Eastern New Mexico University
Address
1500 S. Ave. K, Station 21

Portales, New Mexico, 88130
Phone
575-562-2115