Assistant Professor of Toxicology
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Essential Functions Assistant Professor of Toxicology, Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, Tennessee. We seek a human toxicologist, ecotoxicologist, or environmental toxicologist to teach undergraduate and graduate courses that contribute to existing curricula within the Department of Biology, including introductory biology courses and/or courses within the applicant's area of expertise beneficial to health science majors. Other essential functions include developing and sustaining an active and externally funded research program involving undergraduate and graduate students, directing graduate student research at the M.S. and/or Ph.D. levels, advising undergraduate and graduate students, and fulfilling service requirements.Minimum Qualifications Minimum qualifications include an earned doctorate from an accredited institution in toxicology or a closely related field by the employment start date, and the ability to perform essential functions associated with the position.Preferred Qualifications Preferred qualifications include: prior university-level teaching experience; the capacity to teach courses such as toxicology, environmental toxicology, parasitology, histology, human physiology, or developmental biology; a record of research publications that is commensurate with experience; evidence of or potential for successfully acquiring external funding to support research activities; the capability to develop a research program that complements existing strengths within the Department of Biology; the ability to maintain effective working relationships; and a commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service.Compensation and Benefits