Assistant Professor is required in the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Denver.

About the University

The University of Denver is a medium-size (12,000 students) private university located in a thriving metropolis at the base of the Rocky Mountains. The Department of Biological Sciences at the University focuses on two areas of research and teaching; 1) Cell and Molecular Biology including biophysics, intracellular signaling and trafficking, intermolecular interactions, and cell physiology and 2) Ecology, Biodiversity including behavioral ecology, plant-insect interactions, conservation biology, restoration ecology and evolution. The department offers undergraduate majors of study including Biology (B.A./B.S.), Molecular Biology (B.S./B.S.), Ecology and BioDiversity (B.A./B.S.) and Integrated Sciences (B.A.). A concentration in Cognitive Neurosciences (B.A./B.S.) is also offered in conjunction with the Department of Psychology. At the graduate level, the department offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees with a research emphasis in either of the two areas described above.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will develop an extramurally funded research program, will supervise Ph.D. and M.S. students, will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in area of expertise, and will contribute to undergraduate and graduate courses in cell and molecular biology which represent an essential part of the core curricula required for all majors in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Denver. The successful applicant will also be eligible to participate in the interdepartmental Molecular and Cellular Biophysics Ph.D. program . The University is especially interested in applicants who have a demonstrated commitment to or experience working with diverse populations.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Ph.D. and post-doctoral experience in cell biology or related areas.

Applying

Candidates must apply online through www.du.edu/jobs to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Cover Letter
2. C.V.
3. A statement of research interests
4. A statement of teaching philosophy
5. Two research publications
6. Three recommenders should email letters of reference to: Cell Biology Faculty Search Committee, University of Denver, Department of Biological Sciences at [email protected]