Description
Effective Date: August 15, 2025
The UWA Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics invites applications for the Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology position. The rank of associate professor can be further considered for qualified candidates.
Responsibilities:
- Teach 5-6 courses (21 hours) per year, including introductory biology and upper- and graduate-level specialty courses.
- Teach online courses based on departmental needs and applicant’s expertise.
- Direct undergraduate and graduate research.
- Develop an extramurally funded research program.
- Serve on departmental and University committees.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Chairperson and Dean.
- Fulfill other duties expected of a faculty member, such as student advising, curriculum development, departmental recruitment and retention activities, public service, etc.
Qualifications
Required:
- Ph.D. in biological sciences or a related field. ABD candidates are considered for instructor rank until the Ph.D. is obtained.
- A commitment to excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses with a student-centered, active-learning approach.
- A commitment to excellence in research with undergraduate and graduate students.
- Demonstrated potential and dedication to attract extramural funding.
- Ability to work effectively with administration, faculty, staff, and students from varied socio-economic/ethnic backgrounds.
Desired:
- Postdoctoral experience in modern and emerging technologies.
- Recent research publications.
- Successful teaching in a small, student-centered regional university setting.
- Successful experience in directing undergraduate and graduate research.
- Demonstrated ability to obtain extramural funding from public and/or private sources
- Successful experience in advising students.
- Experience with online courses.
- A commitment to be involved in recruiting students to programs.
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation, including information obtained from social media and other internet sources.
Application Instructions
When you select Apply Now, you will be prompted to provide the following:
- Cover Letter (maximum length of two pages)
- A current resume or vita.
- A research statement (maximum length two pages) that outlines applicants’ short- and long-term objectives for their research, including plans for engaging UWA students and attracting extramural funding.
- Statement of teaching philosophy (maximum length of two pages) describing how the applicant would use evidence-based practices to advance student success at UWA.
- Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire).
- Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references.
Only complete applications will be considered.
If there are questions regarding the application process, please contact:
Dr. Mustafa Morsy, Search Committee Chairperson.
Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences
The University of West Alabama Station 7 Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 652-5541
mmorsy@uwa.edu
The University of West Alabama does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, hearing status, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability (including perceived disability), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any grievance process on campus, with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other human rights agencies.
AA/EO Employer.
Minority applications encouraged.