The Department of Physiology at Michigan State University (MSU) seeks an engaging instructor with a strong interest in undergraduate education who is trained in physiology or a closely related biomedical discipline. This is a fulltime, fixed-term (non-tenure track), academic year appointment (9-month). Appointments are for one academic year and are renewed annually based on funding and performance. Salary and rank are commensurate with experience. The successful candidate must demonstrate effective teaching of physiology classes to undergraduate science majors or non-majors. Specific duties include: 1) teaching a large-enrollment course in introductory physiology for non-majors, 2) developing an on-line course in introductory physiology, and 3) playing an active and integral role in the broader mission of excellence in undergraduate education within the department including committee service, outreach efforts, innovation in the classroom, and discipline-based educational research. Instructional duties include delivering lectures, coordinating teaching assistant assignments, evaluating student performance and reporting grades for the on-campus course as well as designing and teaching an online introductory physiology course using principles of sound instructional design. The successful candidate will actively collaborate with current faculty and MSU informational technology staff to advance MSU’s strong commitment to undergraduate STEM education. The Department of Physiology recognizes that only an academic and organizational culture, which actively seeks out and strengthens diverse voices and perspectives among its members results in true excellence. The Department of Physiology is committed to creating an inclusive teaching and learning environment and particularly interested in candidates of all backgrounds who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate -Physiology or related biomedical science
Minimum Requirements
- A Ph.D. or other terminal degree in physiology or related biomedical field
- Experience in teaching organ systems physiology to undergraduate students
- Commitment to effectively teaching and engaging students from diverse backgrounds
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in developing novel approaches to learning and teaching physiology
- Experience in developing online courses
- Experience in teaching large-enrollment undergraduate physiology courses
- Strong interest in education research and developing online resources for delivery of physiology courses
Required Application Materials
- Cover letter describing your interest in the position and qualifications.
- A teaching statement describing the applicant’s experience in instruction and mentoring of students, including experience teaching and mentoring students from broadly diverse demographic and social backgrounds.
- Curriculum vitae
- Names and email addresses of three references.
Together-we-will Statement
The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/
Special Instructions
Review of applications will begin November 22, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically to the MSU Human Resources website http://careers.msu.edu. For more information, contact Dr. Karl Olson, Chair of the Search Committee at olsonla@msu.edu.
Review of Applications Begins On
11/22/2021
Website
psl.msu.edu
Department Statement
The discipline of physiology is uniquely positioned among the biomedical sciences to span the gulf between exploring the most fundamental aspects of biology and the most practical and applied problems of human and animal health. Faculty in the Physiology Department at Michigan State University work to understand how the vast array of molecular and cellular events successfully integrate to define the phenomenon of human existence.
THE PHYSIOLOGY DEPARTMENT MISSION:
- Identify factors and molecules that influence health and disease.
- Understand mechanisms of disease progression.
- Improve overall human and animal health through identification of novel therapeutic targets and treatments.
- Train future scientists in state-of-the-art physiology concepts & approaches.
The Department of Physiology at Michigan State University embraces diversity in its faculty, students, and staff. We are committed to providing an environment that nurtures and values inclusion of different backgrounds, ideas, perspectives, and skills. Engaging the unique and diverse contributions of our department members results in innovation and excellence in our research, teaching, service, and outreach. We take pride in the strength of our diversity and our ability to work together with respect and equality.
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
