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Position Announcement
Assistant or Associate Professor
Department of Physiology, School of Medicine
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
POSITION AND APPOINTMENT
Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, Physiology. Twelve-month appointment, One hundred percent time (100%), tenure-track position in the Department of Physiology, School of Medicine.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND POSITION
Research: Conduct research in the biomedical sciences, prepare and submit grant proposals, prepare and publish papers, attend scientific meetings and present talks and posters; guide the research programs of graduate students; and supervise other laboratory personnel.
Teaching: Prepare and deliver lectures and/or laboratory experiments in courses taught by the Department in the undergraduate and graduate curriculums and participate in the medical school curriculum as a facilitator and/or resource faculty. Serve on graduate thesis and dissertation committees.
Service: The faculty member is expected to become engaged in service activities beneficial to the Department, University, and the scientific community.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
All applicants must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) and evidence of high quality research potential. Postdoctoral experience is required. For appointment at the associate professor level, the candidate should have faculty status at a university (or equivalent), an extramurally funded research program, and a strong record of research productivity as evidenced by a history of extramural funding and extensive publications in scientific journals.
This is a security sensitive position. Before any offer of employment is made, the University will conduct a pre-employment background investigation which includes a criminal background check.
SALARY
Salary will be commensurate with education, experience and established School of Medicine guidelines.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS AND EFFECTIVE DATE OF EMPLOYMENT
Applications will be reviewed beginning July 1, 2009, position open until filled. Effective date of employment is January 1, 2010.
APPLICATION
Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, description of research and teaching interests, and arrange to have at least three letters of reference sent to:
Faculty Search Committee
c/o Dr. Peter R. Patrylo
Department of Physiology
School of Medicine
Mail code 6512
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
1125 Lincoln Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901
SIUC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applicants are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.
