Position Announcements

Irving Johnson Distinguished Professor of Molecular Biology

DEPARTMENT:                    Molecular Biosciences
TITLE:                                     Distinguished Professor of Cell and Molecular Biology
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Academic year, Tenured appointment
SALARY:                               Commensurate with qualifications and experience
FTE:                                        Full-Time

The University of Kansas is recruiting an outstanding scientist under the BioMed Valley Partnership agreement, into which the University of Kansas has entered with the Stowers Institute for Medical Research (SIMR). SIMR is a founding member of the BioMed Valley Corporation, a nonprofit corporation with a mission to transform the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area (BioMed Valley) into one of the premier locations for basic cell and molecular biology research and discovery development. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work in close collaboration with researchers at SIMR.

DUTIES:

1. Maintain a vigorous research program in the general area of cell and molecular biology, including external grant support and publication in recognized refereed journals.
2. Carry out basic research in cell and molecular biology research on genes and proteins that control fundamental processes in living cells.
3. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in cell and molecular biology.
4. Supervise masters thesis and doctoral dissertation studies.
5. Participate in departmental, College and University service activities.
6. Participate in local, national and international professional conferences and other activities appropriate to the discipline.

The successful candidate should be eligible to work in the U.S. prior to the starting date of the position.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D., M.D./Ph.D.) or equivalent in biology or related field.
2. Demonstrated ability to obtain and maintain external funding as evidenced by curriculum vitae.
3. Publication in leading peer-reviewed journals.
4. Research, teaching, and service experience sufficient to qualify for an appointment with tenure as a distinguished professor at the University of Kansas. For additional guidelines or information on required qualifications for an appointment as a Distinguished Professor, please refer to: http://www.provost.ku.edu/policy/faculty/dp_guidelines.shtml.
5. Commitment to high-quality undergraduate and graduate education as evidenced by teaching philosophy in the letter of application.
6. Demonstrated strong written communication ability as evidenced by letter of application and publications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Specific areas of interest include but are not limited to vertebrate developmental biology, cancer biology, and cell communication.
2. Ability to communicate ideas clearly and to work effectively with others to carry out normal department and university activities.
3. Women, minorities and candidates who will contribute to the climate of diversity in the College, which includes a diversity of scholarly approaches, are especially encouraged to apply.

CONTACT PERSON:         Dr. Kathy Suprenant
                                                Department of Molecular Biosciences
                                                1200 Sunnyside Avenue, Room 2034
                                                University of Kansas
                                                Lawrence, KS 66045-7534
                                                Phone: 785-864-4631 FAX: 785-864-5294

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
For a full position announcement, refer to www.molecularbiosciences.ku.edu. Applicants should submit a cover letter summarizing their qualifications and interests in the position, future research plans, teaching philosophy and/or experience, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of at least three references in a single PDF file to molbiosearch@ku.edu or by mail to: Linda Wiley, Administrative Associate, Molecular Biology Search, Department of Molecular Biosciences, University of Kansas, 1200 Sunnyside Ave., Room 2034, Lawrence, KS 66045-7534.

DEADLINE/REVIEW DATE: Initial review of applications will begin September 7, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of Kansas is an EO/AA Employer. The position is contingent upon budgetary approval. The University encourages applications from under-represented group members. Federal legislation prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, and veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, marital status and parental status.