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General Description / Primary Purpose
The Department of Biology within the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of North Florida (UNF) invites applications for a state-funded, tenure-track assistant professor position in biochemistry. UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution located in Jacksonville, Florida and is home to 17,000 students and six colleges. The Department of Biology at UNF has two main pillars of research focus, including an established Coastal and Marine Biology program and a new Biomedical Sciences program. The department supports an active Master of Science graduate degree program.
Essential Duties
Job Function
Teaching responsibilities for this position will include introductory level courses, an upper-level course in biochemistry, and courses in the candidate’s areas of specialty that support the biology undergraduate and graduate curriculum. Additionally, the successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of scholarship that will develop into a well-funded, internationally recognized research program in biochemistry. Opportunities exist to establish collaborations within UNF and with regional high profile biomedical research institutions including the Mayo Clinic at Jacksonville. Evidence of research and teaching excellence and contributions to University and Departmental service missions are expected.
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Posting Detail Information
Marginal Functions
Required Qualifications
Faculty Position Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in biochemistry or a related discipline;
• Commitment to excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses;
• Strong commitment to mentoring and supervising undergraduate and Masters degree research students;
• Excellence in research demonstrated by a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals;
• Demonstrated potential to establish an independent research program.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Teaching experience at the university level;
· Postdoctoral experience;
· Extramural research support.
Departmental Requirements
N/A
Statement(s) of Understanding Definition
Background Check: This position requires a level II background check, which includes fingerprinting. In conjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check.

Responsible Employee: The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.

Foreign Influence Review: Pursuant to Florida Statute 1010.35, this position requires additional information from all applicants seeking research or research related positions prior to an interview or offer of employment. Applicants must fully complete the Foreign Influence Review section of their application. Additional documents (e.g., passport) may be required based on form responses