Assistant Professor of Physiology – Renewable Contract - 525399

Department/Organization
204411 - Biological Sciences

Rank
Assistant Professor

Position Summary
The Department of Biological Sciences at The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, seeks to hire an Assistant Professor for a renewable-contract Assistant Professor (RCAP) in Physiology or related fields beginning August 2025. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Biology or a related field. The position is structured as a renewable 9 month, 3-year contract with an annual performance review that will allow for promotion through the academic ranks.

Detailed Position Information
The Department of Biological Sciences at The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, seeks to hire a renewable-contract Assistant Professor (RCAP) teaching position in Physiology or related fields beginning August 2025. We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic individual who is interested in teaching excellence and collaboration with lecture and laboratory experience in human anatomy and physiology and animal physiology and nutrition. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Biology or a related field. Teaching duties for an RCAP faculty member include lower-undergraduate core majors and non-majors courses, as well as upper-undergraduate courses in the successful candidate’s area of expertise depending on the department’s need. The candidate is expected to incorporate innovative teaching methodologies to enhance the learning experience of our students and achieve learning outcomes. RCAP faculty are expected to serve on department, college, and/or university committees and to participate in undergraduate advising. There is an expectation for limited research effort. The position is structured as a renewable 9 month, 3-year contract with an annual performance review that will allow for promotion through the academic ranks.

Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Biology or a related field.

Instructions and Required Materials for Application
Questions about this position should be addressed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Phillip Harris (pharris@ua.edu). To apply go to careers.ua.edu complete online application, and upload: (1) a cover letter outlining qualifications (e.g., courses taught, innovative teaching practices, academic experience); (2) a CV; (3) a list of three to five references (including contact information); (4) a statement of teaching interests and philosophy (2-3 pages); (5) a syllabus from a previous course; (6) evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., summary of numerical and narrative student evaluations, peer or supervisor observations), or evidence of instructional development (e.g., teaching-related workshops attended, teaching-related conferences and presentations); and (7) a brief statement of research interest(s) (1-1.5 pages). The search committee will request letters of reference as needed. Consideration of applications will begin February 15th, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. There will be a preliminary Zoom conversation with selected applicants, after which top candidates will be invited for an on-campus interview. Prior to hiring, the final candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation. Additional information about the Department of Biological Sciences can be found on our website at http://bsc.ua.edu.

About the Division/College/School
The College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Alabama offers an exciting and dynamic environment for faculty seeking to make an impact in their field and in the lives of the innovators and changemakers of tomorrow.

As the largest college at The University, we house over 8000 students and 1000 faculty and staff across our 25 departments.

With nationally recognized programs and award-winning faculty, our College has positioned itself as a leader in higher education. Our facilities and resources include state-of-the-art laboratories, research centers, and performance venues, providing students with hands-on learning experiences and opportunities for research and creative expression.

The College is committed to the liberal arts philosophy that fosters creative and critical thinking and a lifetime of learning.

About the University
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, named one of Travel + Leisure’s 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S. As one of the nation’s premier universities, UA offers bachelor’s, master's and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. With more than 1,400 acres of tree-lined academic core campus and over 300 state-of-the art facilities, UA has been ranked among the most beautiful and most impressive college campuses in