SMB Assistant/Associate Professor
Washington State University

Job Info

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Available Title(s):

270-NN_FACULTY - Assistant Professor, 280-NN_FACULTY - Associate ProfessorBusiness Title:SMB Assistant/Associate ProfessorEmployee Type:FacultyTime Type:Full timePosition Term:12 MonthPosition Details:

Summary of Duties:

The position is defined as approximately 65% research, 25% formal teaching in undergraduate and graduate courses, and 10% service with final effort distribution determined at time of offer based on candidate qualifications and interest. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and/or maintain a productive, extramurally funded research program that complements existing research activities in the School of Molecular Biosciences. We seek excellent scientists who will investigate molecular and cellular mechanisms of life using innovative cellular and animal models and state of the art technologies paired with genomic, genetic, biochemical, metabolic, and/or physiological approaches. The successful candidate will be actively involved in the school's undergraduate and graduate education programs and academic service activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences: biology, biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, biology education research, or closely related field.

• At Assistant Professor level a minimum of two years of productive post-doctoral research experience. At the Associate Professor level, demonstration of a successful research program supported by extramural funding is required.

• Demonstrated ability to conduct hypothesis-based research and publish high quality papers in top-tier journals.

• Experience teaching undergraduate courses in the molecular life sciences.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and diversity within research, teaching, and/or service.

• Ability and desire to work collaboratively and work independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research focus must be compatible with or complimentary to current research areas within the School of Molecular Biosciences.

University:

Washington State University is among the 95 research universities nationwide with a Carnegie classification of "very high research activity." With the main campus in Pullman, Wash., WSU is a land-grant institution with several co-located campuses and an enrollment of nearly 30,000 students. The University is one of the largest residential universities in the Northwest and Pullman offers a safe, friendly, small-town living environment. WSU has 105 undergraduate programs and more than 70 Masters and 46 Doctoral programs offered through ten colleges and the Graduate School. Washington State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educator. Members of ethnic minorities, women, Vietnam-era or disabled veterans, persons of disability, and/or persons the age of 40 and over are encouraged to apply. WSU is committed to excellence through diversity and has faculty-friendly policies.

Area:

Washington State University's Pullman campus is situated in the rich agricultural area known as the Palouse, in eastern Washington. Pullman has a strong school system and a reputation as an excellent, safe environment to raise a family. Pullman is only eight miles from the University of Idaho at Moscow, approximately 1.5 hours south of Spokane and 5.5 hours from Seattle. The Pullman environs offers many recreational activities including skiing, fishing, hunting, whitewater rafting, camping, hiking, and rock climbing. Pullman is near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and near numerous rivers, lakes, and wilderness areas; including the Snake, Salmon, and Clearwater rivers, Coeur d'Alene, Pend Oreille, and Priest lakes, and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness to name a few.

Department:

Washington State University's School of Molecular Biosciences (SMB) became an academic unit within the College of Veterinary Medicine on July 1, 2010. Formerly part of the WSU College of Sciences, SMB receives the highest level of funding from the National Institutes of Health within the WSU system. SMB faculty explore the cellular, molecular, and biochemical basis of essential life processes. The school takes pride in fostering an environment that supports collaboration, creativity, productivity, and personal and professional growth. To learn more about the School of Molecular Biosciences, please visit: https://smb.wsu.edu/research

Additional Information:

Area/College:

College of Veterinary Medicine

Department Name:

School of Molecular Biosciences

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164

Department Link:

vetmed.wsu.edu/departments/school-of-molecular-biosciences/

Annual Salary:

Assistant Professor: $125,000-$140,000

Associate Professor: $140,000-$155,000

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf.

Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

Overtime Eligibility:

Not overtime eligible.

FTE:

75% base with procurement of extramural funding up to 100%

This is a permanent tenure track position.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.

Required Documents:

• Application Cover letter indicating short and long term goals, outlining qualifications including research interests and accomplishments.

• Curriculum Vitae

• 2-page max research statement

• 2-page max DEI statement that addresses communication skills and cross-cultural abilities that demonstrate effective collaboration with a diverse community.

• List of at least 3 references including name, title, organization, phone number, and email address

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

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