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Position Number: 5681768
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Science - Biology

Assistant Professor

Requisition Number: 59569
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 01-Nov-2024
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Department of Integrative Physiology at CU-Boulder invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. We are looking for expertise in integrative physiology, defined as the study of biological function from genes to populations and how it affects health and disease. The department will consider applications from individuals with a broad range of research interests committed to rigorous and interdisciplinary science.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The faculty roster for the Department of Integrative Physiology includes 16 tenured and tenure-eligible faculty and 13 instructor-rank faculty. The department offers B.A., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Integrative Physiology. Please visit our website for more details on the department and the university. Research in the Department spans the entire discipline of physiology, from the genetics of behavioral traits to the assessment of human performance and population health.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Establish a program of research that is supported by awards from extramural agencies.
Contribute to the teaching mission of the undergraduate and graduate programs.
Teach one Integrative Physiology undergraduate core course plus one additional course per year.
Provide teaching and mentoring for undergraduate and graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows.
Perform service for the department, university, and profession.
Contribute to an inclusive and collaborative academic environment.

What You Should Know

The start date for this position is expected to be August 2025.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this position is $95,000-$115,000 (9-month salary).
Candidates may expect starting salaries within the posted range depending upon accomplishments-including publication record and external funding-and years of experience in comparable faculty position; negotiable start-up package; moving expenses $6,000-$8,000; one-time recruitment incentive of $50,000.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

Completed Ph.D.
Expertise in physiology or a related field (e.g., biology, genetics, neuroscience, psychology).
Postdoctoral training.
Previous research published in top tier, peer-reviewed journals.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Resume/CV.
Cover Letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position.
Statement of Research Philosophy stating qualifications, research goals, and an explanation of how your expertise synergizes with existing strengths in the department.
Statement of Teaching Philosophy including teaching experience/qualifications.
Research Papers including three original research articles.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement describing one's commitment to advance an inclusive academic environment.

During the application process, you will need to enter contact information for three references who have specific knowledge of your research/teaching skills. We will request letters of recommendation and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses. The department will reach out to applicants prior to contacting references.
Applications received by November 1, 2024 will receive full consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs. Additional information can be obtained by phone (303-492-3122) or email (marsha.cook@colorado.edu-IPHY Manager of Faculty and Curricular Affairs or Kenneth.wright@colorado.edu-Professor and search committee chair).
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Assistant-Professor/59569