Job Summary
The Department of Biology at Radford University invites applications for a tenure-track teaching and research faculty position in Microbiology, at the Assistant Professor rank, beginning August 2023. We seek applicants who are committed to a teacher-scholar model, demonstrate the potential for outstanding teaching with a diverse student body, and maintain a productive research program with a commitment to mentoring undergraduate students.

Teaching responsibilities may include introductory courses in our newly-designed integrative biology curriculum, microbiology for biology and pre-health majors (particularly supporting the Radford University School of Nursing), and elective courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. Faculty in our department also maintain an active research program involving undergraduate students and contribute to university service. We provide peer-mentorship and support candidates as they establish these programs and progress toward tenure and promotion.

The Radford University Department of Biology offers majors in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, and Medical Laboratory Science, and a 1-year post-baccalaureate program in Medical Laboratory Science, on both the Radford and Roanoke campuses. On the Radford campus, the department is housed in the recently constructed Center for the Sciences and in the adjoining, newly renovated Reed-Curie Halls. We are nearing completion of a five-year Howard Hughes Medical Institute Inclusive Excellence grant to use project-based learning to improve student retention and inclusion in STEM at Radford, and we are participating in the Council on Undergraduate Research Transformations program to revise our curriculum to enhance course-based research opportunities for all students. For more information, please visit the Radford University website at http://www.radford.edu and the department page at http://www.radford.edu/content/csat/home/biology.html.

Our department strives for a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating paths for success that enable our students, faculty, and staff to move from where they are to where they want to go. Our faculty and students have a record of supporting an environment that celebrates differences, challenges privileges, and provides effective opportunities for growth – the Realising Inclusive Science Excellence (REALISE) grant awarded through the Howard Hughes Medical Institute has funded ongoing peer mentorship programs for students and professional development for faculty. We understand diversity as the differences that define our communities and interactions. We value our differing experiences and perspectives extending beyond legally protected categories, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, geographical origins, education, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, age, language, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, abilities, and cognition. We seek to cultivate a culture of inclusive excellence where all voices are valued, respected, and integrated into the fabric of our community.
Physical Demands
Required Qualifications
Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in biology or related field, completed before the August 10, 2023, start date, and training or experience in microbiology. Previous teaching experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Our department is looking for candidates who:
have experience in or ability to teach courses in microbiology for pre-health majors, as well as advanced microbiology for biology majors;
bring complementary disciplinary training and interests to the department – notably microbiology of disease, cell biology, virology, or similar specializations;
have experience or interest in the scholarship of teaching and learning;
are committed to a teacher-scholar model, demonstrate the potential for outstanding teaching with a diverse student body, and maintain a productive research program with a commitment to mentoring undergraduate students.
Education
Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in biology or related field.