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Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana.
The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents.
LSUA is located in Rapides Parish.
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Job Posting Title: Full-Time Faculty Positions - Biology Position Type: Faculty Department: LSUA ASA - Biological Sciences (Nathan H Ponder (00001223)) Work Location: LSU - Alexandria Pay Grade: Academic Job Description: Full-Time Faculty Positions - Biology Application Due: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Location: Campus and online Begin: January 8, 2024 or August 15, 2024 Louisiana State University at Alexandria (LSUA) invites applications for two full-time, tenure track positions in the Department of Biological Sciences.
Consideration will be given to candidates at the assistant or associate professor level.
Position 1: Candidate must be able to teach General Microbiology as well as courses from at least 2 disciplines from the discipline list below.
Position 2: Candidate must be able to teach Ecology as well as courses from at least 2 disciplines from the discipline list below and be comfortable teaching in the field.
Discipline list: Applications of GPS and GIS, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Cellular-Molecular Biology, Conservation Biology, Field Biology Techniques, Genetics, Immunology, Limnology, Vertebrate Biology, or Virology.
The university is especially interested in teaching-focused faculty who are excellent in the classroom and online.
LSUA is partnering with LSU to offer the BS in Biology online and will rely on the new hires to play a vital role in that partnership.
The ideal candidates will be able to offer quality instruction in a wide range of undergraduate biology courses.
Candidates for positions 1 and 2 must be willing to mentor undergraduate research.
The contact person for this search is Dr.
Nathan Sammons, Chair of the Department of Biological Sciences nsammons@lsua.
edu Qualifications: A Ph.
D.
in the biological sciences is required for a tenure-track position.
ABD will be considered if the Ph.
D.
is completed by the time of hire.
Responsibilities: Typical duties include but are not limited to: • Develops and teaches face-to-face and online courses as assigned • Maintains high standards of instruction • Regularly keeps office hours and is receptive to students both in person and electronically • Offers quality academic advising to students • Actively serves on university committees and participates in institutional meetings • Assists with curriculum development • Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor This position entails sixty percent teaching, twenty percent scholarly activities, and twenty percent community/university service.
Additional Job Description: About Louisiana State University of Alexandria LSUA is a state-supported university located in the geographic center of Louisiana.
It is home to more than 5,000 students from throughout the country and globe.
LSUA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
It is one of the nine member institutions of the Louisiana State University System and a member of COPLAC.
Its mission is to provide a broad spectrum of affordable undergraduate degrees in a robust academic environment that challenges students to excel.
LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer: LSUA believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion.
We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
Please see LSUA's Diversity Statement and Roadmap to learn more about how LSUA is committed to diversity and inclusivity.
Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management humanresources@lsua.
edu.
Special Instructions: Application Instructions: Please submit applications through LSU Careers, uploading the following as a single PDF: (I) cover letter, (2) CV that includes contact information for three references, (3) teaching philosophy, (4) short statement on research interests and how you'd incorporate undergraduate students, (5) unofficial transcripts.
Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Posting Date: October 4, 2023 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): Additional Position Information: Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more! Remote Work - Positions approved to work remotely outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance.
Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N): LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer: LSUA believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion.
We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences.
To learn more about how LSUA is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSUA’s Diversity Statement.
Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hrm@lsua.
edu).
HCM Contact Information: Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed hrm@lsua.
edu
The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents.
LSUA is located in Rapides Parish.
All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.
m.
CST (1:01a.
m.
EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).
If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft.
You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.
Job Posting Title: Full-Time Faculty Positions - Biology Position Type: Faculty Department: LSUA ASA - Biological Sciences (Nathan H Ponder (00001223)) Work Location: LSU - Alexandria Pay Grade: Academic Job Description: Full-Time Faculty Positions - Biology Application Due: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Location: Campus and online Begin: January 8, 2024 or August 15, 2024 Louisiana State University at Alexandria (LSUA) invites applications for two full-time, tenure track positions in the Department of Biological Sciences.
Consideration will be given to candidates at the assistant or associate professor level.
Position 1: Candidate must be able to teach General Microbiology as well as courses from at least 2 disciplines from the discipline list below.
Position 2: Candidate must be able to teach Ecology as well as courses from at least 2 disciplines from the discipline list below and be comfortable teaching in the field.
Discipline list: Applications of GPS and GIS, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Cellular-Molecular Biology, Conservation Biology, Field Biology Techniques, Genetics, Immunology, Limnology, Vertebrate Biology, or Virology.
The university is especially interested in teaching-focused faculty who are excellent in the classroom and online.
LSUA is partnering with LSU to offer the BS in Biology online and will rely on the new hires to play a vital role in that partnership.
The ideal candidates will be able to offer quality instruction in a wide range of undergraduate biology courses.
Candidates for positions 1 and 2 must be willing to mentor undergraduate research.
The contact person for this search is Dr.
Nathan Sammons, Chair of the Department of Biological Sciences nsammons@lsua.
edu Qualifications: A Ph.
D.
in the biological sciences is required for a tenure-track position.
ABD will be considered if the Ph.
D.
is completed by the time of hire.
Responsibilities: Typical duties include but are not limited to: • Develops and teaches face-to-face and online courses as assigned • Maintains high standards of instruction • Regularly keeps office hours and is receptive to students both in person and electronically • Offers quality academic advising to students • Actively serves on university committees and participates in institutional meetings • Assists with curriculum development • Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor This position entails sixty percent teaching, twenty percent scholarly activities, and twenty percent community/university service.
Additional Job Description: About Louisiana State University of Alexandria LSUA is a state-supported university located in the geographic center of Louisiana.
It is home to more than 5,000 students from throughout the country and globe.
LSUA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
It is one of the nine member institutions of the Louisiana State University System and a member of COPLAC.
Its mission is to provide a broad spectrum of affordable undergraduate degrees in a robust academic environment that challenges students to excel.
LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer: LSUA believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion.
We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
Please see LSUA's Diversity Statement and Roadmap to learn more about how LSUA is committed to diversity and inclusivity.
Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management humanresources@lsua.
edu.
Special Instructions: Application Instructions: Please submit applications through LSU Careers, uploading the following as a single PDF: (I) cover letter, (2) CV that includes contact information for three references, (3) teaching philosophy, (4) short statement on research interests and how you'd incorporate undergraduate students, (5) unofficial transcripts.
Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Posting Date: October 4, 2023 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): Additional Position Information: Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more! Remote Work - Positions approved to work remotely outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance.
Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N): LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer: LSUA believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion.
We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences.
To learn more about how LSUA is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSUA’s Diversity Statement.
Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hrm@lsua.
edu).
HCM Contact Information: Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed hrm@lsua.
edu
• Phone : (318) 473-6401
• Location : 8100 Hwy 71 South, Alexandria, LA
• Post ID: 9002737829
