Florida Gulf Coast University
Assistant Professor, Biology
Main Campus, USA
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About the role
- Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) seeks an exceptional Assistant Professor of Biology whose scholarship and teaching advance our department's strengths in biological sciences.
- The successful candidate will be a student-centered educator and an active scholar who integrates undergraduates and master's students into a sustainable research program.
- Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service.
Responsibilities
- Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work; persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables.
- Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to achieve common goals.
- We value employees who successfully work with others and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive action.
- Holds regular office hours and provides academic advising and individual support to students.
Requirements
- ABD will be considered if degree is conferred by August 7, 2027.
Nice to have
- Research and/or teaching expertise in microbiology, immunology, infectious diseases, or host-pathogen interactions.
- Experience teaching biology courses, including but not limited to General Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Cell Biology, and courses supporting our undergraduate and graduate Biology programs.
- Record of peer-reviewed publications in biology, microbiology, immunology, cell biology, or related disciplines commensurate with career stage.
- Experience implementing high-impact practices (e.g., CUREs, POGIL, inquiry-driven labs) and evidence-based teaching.
- Experience with/or clear commitment to mentoring undergraduate and graduate-level research.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to leverage FGCU's regional ecosystems for research and teaching and complement the department's existing strengths in biological sciences
Skills
- Knowledge of major concepts, assumptions, debates, processes of inquiry, and ways of knowing that are central to the discipline(s).
- Understanding how to use digital and interactive technologies for efficiently and effectively achieving specific learning goals.
- Knowledge and skill in the use of inquiry-based instructional models and strategies.
- Knowledge and ability to use technology in various teaching modalities (e.g. Face-to-face, synchronous online or asynchronous online).
- Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges with creativity.
- Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and holding oneself accountable.
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively across teams.
- Utilizes the University's learning management system and other instructional technologies effectively.
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