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Tenure Track Faculty

Position Number: 5698857
Location: Kalamazoo, MI
Position Type: Science - Biology

Tenure Track Faculty Position

Biological Sciences

The Department of Biological Sciences at Western Michigan University seeks applications for an academic year, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, beginning in Fall 2025, pending budgetary approval.

We invite applications from candidates whose cross-cutting research focuses on cell/molecular biology or virology in the context of human health or the environment. The successful candidate is expected to establish an extramurally funded research program, train Master's and PhD students, and support the success of students, including under-represented groups in STEM. They will also teach graduate and undergraduate courses in their area of expertise and serve on university and departmental committees. A PhD and relevant post-doctoral experience are required. Other opportunities for collaborations exist across the university, in the Kalamazoo community, and with the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine. Competitive salary, start-up funding and laboratory space will be offered. Information concerning programs and faculty in the Department of Biological Sciences can be found at www.wmich.edu/biology.

Western Michigan University is a community-engaged, discovery-driven, equity-centered, learner-focused and sustainability-guided university. The WMU Foundation recently received an historic $550 million gift in support of our undergraduate students and research at WMU and WMed (wmich.edu/news). WMU is part of an NSF ADVANCE regional partnership and the national ASPIRE IChange program and has an active Racial Justice Advisory Committee. WMU is in Kalamazoo, Michigan, one hour east of Lake Michigan, and two hours from both Chicago and Detroit. Kalamazoo supports a diverse community, with numerous outdoor activities, a vibrant arts community, restaurants, microbreweries and community events (discoverkalamazoo.com). It is also home to the Kalamazoo Promise, a fund that provides full college or university tuition at private and public institutions in Michigan for every student who matriculates through Kalamazoo Public Schools (kalamazoopromise.com).

Applicants must apply at wmich.edu/hr/jobs and submit one pdf file that contains a cover letter; a CV; a research statement, a teaching statement, a diversity, equity and inclusion statement; and provide contact information for three references. Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Pamela Hoppe at bios_facsearch@wmich.edu. The review of applications will begin on November 1, 2024 and will proceed until the position is filled. The search committee members represent the breadth of teaching and research interests in the department and have participated in implicit bias training. WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. As articulated in the College of Arts and Sciences strategic plan, we are committed to fostering a community of diverse, inclusive, equitable and globally-engaged scholars, learners and leaders. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, regardless of gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, disability or veteran status.