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Assistant Professor of Developmental Biology
Position overview
Position title: Assistant ProfessorThe posted UC Academic salary scales set the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/oct-2024-scales/t1.pdf The base salary range, from the salary table, for this position is $78,200-$101,400.
“Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.
Additional UCSD salary information can be found here: https://aps.ucsd.edu/compensation/apo-salary.html
Application Window
Open date: October 16, 2024
Next review date: Friday, Nov 15, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The School of Biological Sciences (https://biology.ucsd.edu/), Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, hereby announces a search for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the field of Developmental Biology. Candidates working on cutting-edge developmental biology problems in any animal, plant, or cellular system are welcome to apply. Those focused on advancing mechanistic (e.g. molecular, genetic, biophysical) biological discoveries through multi-scale research at organellar to organismal levels are strongly encouraged.
Required faculty responsibilities include developing an excellent research program supported by extramural funding, teaching undergraduate and graduate students, and participating in service activities. Successful candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in higher education. Applicants must have a well-articulated plan for contributing to programs that increase access and success of underrepresented students and/or local communities in the sciences. Successful applicants will have already participated in such programs and will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to serving as a role model in mentoring others and to helping shape and expand diversity initiatives at the University (http://diversity.ucsd.edu/) and in the School (https://biology.ucsd.edu/equity-diversity-inclusion/index.html).
The School of Biological Sciences at UCSD is a vibrant center of scientific discovery, innovation, and collaboration. Our large research base spans many areas of biology and has one of the most celebrated graduate programs in the country. We are committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. This is where discovery comes to life.
Further details about the required application material can be found at: http://biology.ucsd.edu/jobs/apply-lrf-lsoe.html
School: https://biology.ucsd.edu
Qualifications
- All but dissertation or equivalent in Biology or related field required at time of application.
- Commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels
- Excellence and creativity in emerging research and scholarship, as evidenced by publications and/or conference presentations throughout their scientific career.
- Commitment to or have created programs that improve equity, diversity, and inclusion in higher education
- PhD or equivalent degree in Biology or related field
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research - A statement summarizing training, experience and research achievements
Statement of Teaching - A statement describing prior teaching experience and teaching philosophy
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See http://facultydiversity.ucsd.edu/recruitment/contributions-to-diversity.html and https://biology.ucsd.edu/diversity/faculty-expectations.html.
COVID Impact Statement - We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic may have had a substantial impact on academic productivity. In our academic hiring processes, we will be keeping this in mind as we consider achievement relative to opportunity. We encourage you to reflect on constraints on opportunity in your field that were caused by the events of the pandemic and where applicable, to discuss your achievements in this light.
(Optional)Publication 1
Publication 2
Publication 3
Publication 4 (Optional)
Publication 5 (Optional)
- 3-5 letters of reference required
Help contact: kjgraves@ucsd.edu
About UC San Diego
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