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Job Title Assistant Professors of Quantitative Biology (Tenure Track, 2 Positions)

Department BIOLOGY DEPT

Position Number F0759A1, F0844A1

Job Description

The Department of Biological Sciences at Old Dominion University seeks two Assistant Professors for 10-month, tenure track faculty positions. We invite applications from individuals who are using or developing quantitative, mathematical, bioinformatic (e.g., integration and analysis of -omics datasets) or computational approaches to study biological systems, and we are specifically seeking one individual with research focused on ecology, evolution, or organismal biology and a second individual with research focused on biomedical science, immunology, or microbiology. In both cases, we are seeking candidates who share ODU’s commitment to the principle that diversity and inclusion are critical to maintaining academic excellence.

The successful candidates are expected to develop and maintain active research programs that are externally funded, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and contribute to service in the department. These positions will share in teaching of undergraduate and graduate-level quantitative courses in bioinformatics, computational biology, data science, GIS , modeling, or statistics. ODU has recently created a new School of Data Science (https://www.odu.edu/datascience) that will provide many additional opportunities for collaboration. Both wet and dry laboratory space will be available, as well as access to excellent high performance computing research support (https://www.odu.edu/information-technology-services/research-computing) .

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

Candidates must have a doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Biology or a related discipline and relevant postdoctoral (or equivalent) experience.

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

Candidates must have:

+ A strong scholarship record commensurate with experience

+ Demonstrated potential to establish an active research program and to acquire external funding

+ Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching

+ Strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates who demonstrate an ability to engage in interdisciplinary research are especially welcome.

Conditions of Employment

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date 10/09/2024

Application Review Date 10/31/2024

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Instructions

Interested candidates must visit https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/21678 to apply and attach the following with their online application:

+ A describing their qualifications for the position. We encourage individuals to note any existing collaborations with other applicants in their cover letter and to explain how they would continue their collaborations in these positions.

+ A curriculum vitae.

+ A 2-page statement of research achievements and research plans.

+ A 2-page teaching statement.

+ A diversity and inclusion statement

+ Unofficial graduate transcripts.

+ Contact information for three references.

Applications must be submitted by October 31, 2024 for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled. Questions about the positions can be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Lisa Wallace ([email protected]).

Telework Friendly No

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

About the College

https://www.odu.edu/sci

About the Department

The Department of Biological Sciences has a large undergraduate enrollment with over 1,100 majors and a vigorous graduate program including MS and PhD programs. Information about the Department is available at https://www.odu.edu/biosci.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

+ The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print)

+ Higheredjobs.com

+ DiverseJobs.com

+ InsightIntoDiversity.com

+ Jobs.Virginia.gov

+ Old Dominion University website

+ Virginia Pilot (website or print)

+ Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print)

+ Academic Keys

+ Other

+ If you selected "Other," how did you hear about this employment opportunity?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Statement of Research Interests

+ Teaching Philosophy

+ Diversity/Inclusion Statement

+ Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

+ Contact Information for Professional References

Optional Documents