See www.missouristate.edu/academicopenings in the College of Health and Human Services for full description of position A470.

 

MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

Missouri State is a selective-admissions metropolitan university with a statewide mission in Public Affairs. With 20,000 students, 140 undergraduate and 40 graduate programs, and facilities that are ranked among the finest in the state, Missouri State offers the opportunities and advantages of Missouri’s second largest university. Springfield, rated by Employment Review (2001) as one of the Top Ten of America’s Best Places to Live and Work, is the gateway city to the beautiful Ozarks and is noted for its thriving economy, excellent schools and health care, vital arts and entertainment scene, temperate climate and many outdoor recreational opportunities.

 

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT

The Biomedical Sciences Department is one of eleven academic units in the College of Health and Human Services and has a human-focused emphasis in the cellular and molecular biosciences. The department offers undergraduate degree programs in cell & molecular biology, dietetics, clinical laboratory sciences (medical technology), and M.S. programs in cell & molecular biology and nurse anesthesia. Minors are offered in biomedical sciences, nutrition, molecular biology, and exercise biology. The department also offers coursework that supports the programs in physical therapy, physician assistant studies, sports medicine and athletic training, nursing, and gerontology. The department facilities provide a standard array of shared equipment, including tissue culture laboratories, fluorescence microscopes, and an electron microscopy facility featuring scanning electron microscopy and X-ray microanalysis capabilities. Inter-college research collaboration is encouraged, and research opportunities may be possible with the Jordan Valley Innovation Center, a corporate/university R&D center focused on developing product applications resulting from the fusion of biotechnology and nanotechnology. For additional information about the department, see the department’s web site at: http://www.missouristate.edu/bms/.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

The position requires an earned Ph.D. in human anatomical science or related field, or MD/DO.; Experience, certification or qualifications for teaching human cadaver-based anatomy.  Post-doctoral research experience in cellular and anatomical sciences or a closely-related biomedical sciences area; and college or university teaching experience are preferred.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

The position is a 9-month, tenure-track faculty appointment in a department that has a human-focused emphasis in the cellular and molecular aspects of the biomedical sciences. The position requires teaching responsibilities in clinical human anatomy and neurobiology courses (upper division undergraduate and graduate level) involving dissection of human cadavers for graduate students in physician assistant studies, physical therapy, and nurse anesthesia.  The position requires development of an active, funded research program involving undergraduate and graduate students, student advisement, and engagement in university and community service. Specific research areas are open.

 

SALARY

Tenure track, 9-month appointment beginning August 11, 2008, Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

 

APPLICATIONS

Screening of applications will begin on October 26, 2007, and completed applications received by that date will be assured full consideration. No applications will be accepted after November 30, 2007. Application materials must be sent in hardcopy form (no fax or electronic submissions) to the address given below and must include the following:  (1) A letter of application summarizing your interest in, and qualifications for, the position; (2) separate statements of teaching philosophy and research plan; (3) A curriculum vitae that must include applicant’s qualifications in subject areas, teaching experiences, publications, and research funding; (4) unofficial copies of graduate transcripts (an institution- printed record of courses taken and grades or scores received for each); (5) names and contact information for three professional references; (6) publication samples; (7) Applicant Disclosure Form (See www.missouristate.edu/academicopenings). Send applications to:

 

Dr. Benjamin F. Timson          (Voice:  417-836-4145)

Department of Biomedical Sciences   (E-mail:  BenTimson@missouristate.edu)

Missouri State University      

901 S. National Avenue

Springfield, MO  65897

 

Employment will require a criminal background check at University Expense.

Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.