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The Department of Biology (https://biology.vcu.edu/), consisting of 47full-time tenure and non-tenure faculty and staff members, provides aninnovative curriculum with hands-on experiential learning opportunitiesintegrated with research areas in Molecular, Cellular, and DevelopmentalBiology; Evolution; and Ecological Processes and Applications. Chief Purpose of this position: TheDepartment of Biology seeks applicants for the position of Assistant Professor(9-month non-tenure eligible with renewable annual contract) whose expertise inteaching human anatomy, introductory biology and their area of expertise willcontribute to the teaching and service missions of the Department, School, andCollege.

Mission or Goal of Unit: The mission of the College of Humanities and Sciences is to serve as the intellectual heart and soul of our institution and wider community. The College of Humanities and Sciences:<ul><li>Prepares lifelong learners to participate actively as engaged and responsible citizens</li><li>Propels scientific research and scholarship to improve the human condition, cure and treat diseases, and promote healthy environments</li><li>Grounds us in our history, critically examines our present human condition and empowers students to create more equitable local and global communities</li><li>Provides communities with a passionate and creative workforce that serves as a powerful engine for economic development and innovative solutions to problems</li></ul>As the intellectual lifeblood of VCU and our community, the College of Humanities and Sciences seeks to inspire our students to explore their passions and dreams as individuals and provide the context to understand their place in the world and connections with others—locally, globally and throughout time. Most importantly, our educational and research environment addresses an array of technological, health-related and societal problems, as well as providing profound insights and reflections of what it means to be human and humane.Chief Purpose of this position: TheDepartment of Biology seeks applicants for the position of Assistant Professor(9-month non-tenure eligible with renewable annual contract) whose expertise inteaching human anatomy, introductory biology and their area of expertise willcontribute to the teaching and service missions of the Department, School, andCollege. This position will be housed in the School for Life Sciences and Sustainabilityand report to the school Director. The biology curriculum focuses on active andhands-on experiential learning that aligns with the changing and diverse needsof students.Position Responsibilities: Thisposition has both teaching (80%) and service (20%) effort allocations. Primaryresponsibilities for instruction will support the existing course in HumanAnatomy (both lectures and labs, online and in-person modalities), and othercourses as needed by the department (e.g.,introductory biology courses for majors and non-majors), as well as to developupper-level courses aligned with the individual’s expertise.Required Qualifications: ●Ph.D. in Biology or a related field, with evidence of degree completion ●Experience teaching human anatomy, human biology, vertebrate anatomy, or related lecture and lab courses ●Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU Preferred Qualifications: ●Experience teaching at the undergraduate level (or equivalent) ●Experience teaching large-enrollment lectures ●Experience teaching online courses effectively ●Experience using Canvas to manage and design courses. ●Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence using innovative, active and evidence-based pedagogy ●Demonstrated ability to manage multiple work priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently and cooperatively as a team member.VirginiaCommonwealth University (VCU) is a premier urban, public research university inhistoric Richmond, Virginia, a vibrant, prosperous metropolitan area ofapproximately 1.18 million people. With over 2,400 full-time faculty members,VCU educates more than 28,000 students on two campuses: the Monroe Park campusand the VCU Health campus. The Department of Biology (https://biology.vcu.edu/), consisting of 47full-time tenure and non-tenure faculty and staff members, provides aninnovative curriculum with hands-on experiential learning opportunitiesintegrated with research areas in Molecular, Cellular, and DevelopmentalBiology; Evolution; and Ecological Processes and Applications.  Beginning in the Fall of 2025, the Biologyprogram will reside in the new School for Life Sciences and Sustainability,which will bring together more than 60 full-time faculty in the College ofHumanities and Sciences (https://chs.vcu.edu/). The BiologyDepartment and other programs in the School for Life Sciences andSustainability provide a solid foundation to support undergraduate andgraduate degrees in Biology, Environmental Studies, Bioinformatics, and IntegrativeLife Sciences. Theseprograms prepare graduate and undergraduate students for advanced academicstudy, admission to professional health programs, employment in laboratory andfield programs, jobs in private industry, positions with government agencies,and teaching in secondary schools. Position Type: Teaching & Research Faculty Full time equivalent: 100 ORP Eligible: Yes Tenure: Ineligible Rank: Assistant Professor Months: 9 Department:Department of Biology Salary: Contact Information: Contact Name: Dr. Cara Cario Contact Email: chcario@vcu.edu Contact Phone: 828-1562

Virginia Commonwealth University

Biology - Assistant Professor - Human Anatomy

The Philips Institute for Oral Health Research is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join thelaboratory of Dr. Chunhao (Chris) Li at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)School of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Craniofacial MolecularBiology. The candidate will beperforming routine research activities as assigned, including expression andpurification of recombinant proteins, construction of bacterial mutants, and testingvarious bacterial virulence factors in vitro and in vivo.

PositionResponsibilities:The Philips Institute for Oral Health Research is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join thelaboratory of Dr. Chunhao (Chris) Li at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)School of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Craniofacial MolecularBiology. This position provides research duties essential to the successof the Faculty, Postdocs and students in the Li’s laboratory. The candidate will beworking on host-pathogen interaction focusing on oral pathogens, multiple research projects that are currently supported by NIDCR, NIH. The candidate will beperforming routine research activities as assigned, including expression andpurification of recombinant proteins, construction of bacterial mutants, and testingvarious bacterial virulence factors in vitro and in vivo. The candidate must beable to direct and interpret experiments, assist in writing papers and grantapplications, and devise new experiments.Required Qualifications:<ul><li>The candidate must have at a Ph.D. degree or equivalent degree in the field of microbiology, biochemistry, immunology, or cell biology.</li><li>Prior experience working on anaerobic bacterial pathogens (especially bacterial genetics and protein biochemistry) is required.</li><li>Must be self-motivated, eager to learn, and reliable.</li><li>Attention to detail in experimental techniques and record keeping is critical.</li><li>Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience and ability to work independently. </li><li>Must have strong organization skills and ability to maintain the regulatory documents for laboratory research involving   animals.</li><li>Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU </li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Previous experience with mammalian cell culture methods and mouse models of disease and an excellent record of publications in peer reviewed journals are preferred.</li></ul> ORP Eligibility: YesSalary Range: Commensurate, up to $65,000 Position Details:Department: School of Dentistry, Department of Oral & Craniofacial Molecular Biology Employment Type: PD - Post Doc Restricted Status: Yes FTE: 1.0 Exemption Status: Exempt Contact Information:Contact Name: Dr. Chunhao LiContact Email: cli5@vcu.eduContact Phone:

Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Craniofacial Biology

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