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Job opening: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Salary: $88 644 - 108 129 per year
Published at: Jul 12 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
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Duties

Major Duties of the Position: DUTY 1: Teaching. Teach students in undergraduate Biology courses, including the associated duties of enforcing classroom standards, preparing course materials according to published course descriptions, and providing extra instruction outside of normal class hours for students who require it. Provide well-organized instruction to facilitate, assess, and continuously improve cadet learning. Counsel and evaluate assigned students, providing student assessment and motivation. DUTY 2: Research: Scholarly activities and professional accomplishments. Initiate and conduct a program of research in the field of specialization which contributes to the body of knowledge. Prepare manuscripts, papers, journals, reports, and/or presentations containing the findings of research or scholarly study which are suitable for publication or other distribution. Pursue professional development through membership in professional organizations. Participate in conferences, webinars, or other events as a discussant or session organizer. Engage in scholarly and professional activities to maintain academic currency in the area of specialization. DUTY 3: Service and Administration. Perform appropriate administrative functions, as required, to ensure the timely and effective offering of courses. Remain current on teaching methods to ensure the most innovative and effective approaches are being used. Incorporate teaching concepts, mentoring methods, means of enhancing the students' learning processes, and educational strategies and techniques with fellow instructors. Participate in faculty governance by attending department and faculty meetings and serving on departmental committees when requested. Provide advice and counsel to improve the quality of educational programs.

Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • The selected candidate will be subject to a security investigation leading to successful completion of a background investigation with a favorable adjudication. The selectee's failure to meet this requirement will be grounds for termination.
  • Essential qualities expected of every faculty member include the personal attributes of integrity, industry, cooperation, initiative, and breadth of intellectual interests.
  • Doctoral degree (see Qualifications for required academic disciplines)
  • The salary shown is the minimum (Annual) amount to be paid and may be set higher commensurate with individual's qualifications and experience.
  • You will be required to serve a 1-year trial period
  • PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations, more information on PCS benefits/requirements may be found at the following link: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information go to: http://www.sss.gov

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Earned doctorate in Biology or a closely related field (e.g., Biochemistry) ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES: Biology DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. David Westmoreland, email: [email protected]. Please do not email documents or completed applications to this address as they will not be considered.

Education

EDUCATION:
If selected, you will be requested to provide original copies of ALL OFFICIAL transcripts for degrees being pursued or obtained (or letter of degree completion if an OFFICIAL transcript is not available due to recent graduation) to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a transcript to be considered OFFICIAL, it should be printed on university letterhead and the registrar's official seal/signature must appear on the transcript. Your transcripts must also reflect the degree awarded/conferred date. Transcripts labeled UNOFFICIAL will not be accepted.

Upon request, ensure you include ALL transcripts to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae (resume) even if not required for this position.

FOREIGN EDUCATION:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the educational requirements. However, you must show proof that the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying in the form of an "official" statement of U.S. equivalency from a Department of Education approved (non-federal) agency (i.e. AICE, NACES), who will complete a U.S. Standard of Education Conversion.

Contacts

  • Address USAFA Faculty 5136 Eagle Drive USAF Academy, CO 80840 US
  • Name: USAF Academy Faculty Staffing Team
  • Email: [email protected]

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