Description

Description

The Department of Biomedical Sciences, Division of Molecular and Integrative Physiology at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor. The position is a continuing, 100 percent, twelve-month, tenure-track appointment. Appointment will include research space.

The target salary offer for this position is $87,999.96 annually. This position is represented by SIU Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit: https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts/

Examples of Duties

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching in the Medical School curriculum as well as in the undergraduate/graduate programs of the Division. Progress in rank will require demonstration of productivity in research, teaching, and service. Exact distribution of duties/responsibilities will be annually negotiated and finalized between the Division Associate Chair and the faculty member, based on external research funding and programmatic curriculum needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Ph.D. in physiology or related biomedical science field;
2. minimum of two years postdoctoral or equivalent experience; and
3. evidence of high-quality research. The applicant's specific area of research must be competitive for external funding.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Preference will be given to those whose area of research complements our departmental strengths in reproduction, neuroscience, development, and endocrinology

Required Documents: The applicant must submit (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a brief statement of research plans, (4) a statement of teaching accomplishments, philosophy, and interests, and (5) contact information for three references

Contact: Jacob Nordman, physiology@siu.edu

Benefits

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.

Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.

Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, Employee Assistance Program and a Tuition Waiver Program.
For more information please visit: https://hr.siu.edu/benefits/