Employment

School of Life Sciences Director      

Arizona State University (ASU) announces an international search to recruit a Director for its School of Life Sciences in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences with a concurrent appointment as tenured Professor. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2022.

ASU is a dynamic, internationally-recognized institution dedicated to interdisciplinary collaborations, rethinking university education, and integrating excellence in research, teaching, and service. ASU serves over 150,000 students across four campuses, has global growth through ASU Online, is diverse in student population and disciplines and is located in one the fastest growing urban centers in the US.

As Director of the School of Life Sciences, this role is expected to provide visionary leadership. This person will work to recruit, develop, and retain exceptional faculty and staff; promote excellence in the graduate and undergraduate programs; develop and build interdisciplinary research and teaching initiatives; support and lead efforts for diversity, equity and inclusion; and expand the School's outreach initiatives. The Director's vision is expected to resonate with the design aspirations of the “New American University”, fostering growth and innovation in the School’s research mission, advancing entrepreneurial opportunities, and enhancing relations within and outside the university community.

The successful candidate will hold a doctorate in biology or a life sciences-related field. This individual will be able to provide a record of professional accomplishments that merit an appointment of tenured professor as well as show experience in a leadership role. This person will also exhibit a commitment to enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion and cultivating and supporting diverse members of the University community.

• FTE: 100%
• Application Deadline: Initial deadline Oct. 23, 2021
• Rolling: Yes
• Rolling Reviewed: Biweekly
• Anticipated start date: July 1, 2022
• To apply send materials to: ASUDirectorSOLS@agbsearch.com

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, Center for Mechanisms of Evolution          

The School of Life Sciences (SOLS) and the Biodesign Center for Mechanisms of Evolution (CME) at Arizona State University (ASU) invite applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible, tenure-track, open rank faculty position with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2022. Rank and tenure status will be commensurate with experience.

Successful candidates will be expected to develop an innovative, extramurally funded, independent research program; fulfill teaching requirements at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and postdoctoral trainees; and have a commitment to outreach and service at levels within and outside the University community. Interaction and collaboration with faculty of SOLS and with other groups in the Biodesign Institute, the School of Molecular Sciences, and the recently announced Mayo Clinic and ASU Alliance for Health Care partnership is encouraged.

• FTE: 100%
• Application Deadline: Initial deadline Nov. 7, 2021
• Rolling: Yes
• Rolling Reviewed: Biweekly
• Anticipated start date: Aug. 15, 2022
• Click here to apply

Lecturer in History of Life Sciences

The School of Life Sciences (SOLS) at Arizona State University (ASU) invites applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure eligible Lecturer position with an anticipated start date of August 2022. Subsequent academic year renewals are contingent upon performance, availability of resources, and the needs of the unit.

Essential duties include, delivering instruction at the undergraduate level, including through in-person and online formats, contributing to curriculum development, supervising and mentor teaching assistants, participating in internal and external committees.

Minimum qualifications include:

PhD or equivalent advanced degree in History of Science, History and Philosophy of Science, or closely related field by time of appointment
College or university teaching experience in one or more of the following subjects: history of the life sciences, history of medicine, biology and society, or history of science, or a closely related subject.

• FTE: 100%
• Application Deadline: Initial deadline Mar.13, 2021
• Rolling: Yes
• Rolling Reviewed: Biweekly
• Anticipated start date: Aug., 2022
• Click here to apply

Lecturer in Physiology

The School of Life Sciences (SOLS) at Arizona State University (ASU) invites applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure-eligible Lecturer position with an anticipated start date August 2022. The position is 80% teaching, 20% service. Subsequent academic year renewals (Aug. 16 to May 15) are contingent on satisfactory performance, availability of resources, and the needs of the unit. Supplementary summer teaching may be available.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching and revising undergraduate courses in anatomy and physiology (e.g., BIO 201 & BIO 202 (Human Anatomy and Physiology), BIO 360 (Animal Physiology), BIO 361 (Animal Physiology lab) and related courses. These courses are expected to be taught in both in-person and fully online formats. In addition to teaching, responsibilities will include supervising teaching assistants, developing course materials, and collaborating with other faculty and staff involved in the SOLS educational missions. This person may also be asked to serve the school, college, and university in other service capacities appropriate for the position.

• FTE: 100%
• Application Deadline: Initial deadline Mar. 13, 2022
• Rolling: Yes
• Rolling Reviewed: Biweekly
• Anticipated start date: Aug., 2022
• Click here to apply