Open Rank Biomedical Sciences Faculty

About the job

Description

The Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine invites applications from individuals with a record of innovative biomedical research and interest, experience, and enthusiasm for teaching in an integrated curriculum with a team of biomedical and clinical faculty.

Candidates must be enthusiastic about teaching and possess the desire to develop skills in this area. Experience with case-based teaching in a non-lecture format is preferred.

The successful hire will advance the missions of the UNE Center for Cell Signaling Research (CCSR; https://www.une.edu/research/center-cell-signaling-research) and COM by developing a strong and collaborative research program in cellular signaling mechanisms or complementary areas relevant to health, disease, and therapeutic innovation. A goal for this position is to have the successful candidate develop the capacity to serve as one of the next generation of Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) Research Project Leaders (RPLs). The researcher will contribute to a vibrant interdisciplinary research environment that integrates biomedical discovery with the educational focus of UNE.

The successful applicant will be offered a start-up package to establish their research program at the university, including but not limited to laboratory space and reassign time to foster success of research endeavors.

Candidates for the tenure-track would have responsibilities in research, teaching, and university/college/departmental services. The successful candidate is expected to develop an independent, novel research program, display a commitment to excellence in teaching by participating in medical student teaching. Continuation of funding is required for this track. Candidates with research interests in a biomedical science topic as it relates to cell signaling, aging, or metabolism, particularly in relation to human disease, are preferred. UNE has strengths in neuroscience, with a collaborative group of neuroscience investigators examining the neurobiology of pain across a variety of pre-clinical models, using sophisticated imaging, molecular, and behavioral analyses. Additional strengths in research include anatomy, cell signaling, metabolic diseases, immunology and infectious diseases, and medical education. Research space is available, with access to shared instrumentation and core facilities with highly-trained staff for comprehensive imaging and histology approaches, behavioral analysis, and in vitro analytical services.

Please include the following with your application: a research statement (3 pages) and a teaching statement (1 page).

About The University of New England UNE is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state’s top provider of health professionals and home to Maine’s only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other aligned healthcare programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.

Benefits Overview

• Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.

• Up to 8% retirement plan match.

• Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.

• Educational benefits:

• UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners

• UNE tuition waiver for dependents of employees with 1 year of full-time service.

• 50% tuition reduction if less than 1 year of full-time service.

For more information about our outstanding benefits, please visit: UNE Benefits Overview

Responsibilities

The candidate’s research program should complement and enhance the diverse biomedical research underway in the CCSR. The CCSR is funded by a phase 1 NIH Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) award, and provides research infrastructure, funding, and professional development mentoring for COBRE Research Project Leaders (RPLs) and the larger UNE research community. The candidate will also have the opportunity to take advantage of several competitive internal funding programs supporting new project development.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Participation in team-based delivery of an innovative medical curriculum, and providing academic service to the college, university, and their profession.

• Facilitate case-based learning.

• Participate in mentoring and advising activities for medical students.

Qualifications

• Candidates for a position as Assistant Professor should have a doctoral degree and postdoctoral experience, preferably with previous teaching experience.

• Strong publication record in peer reviewed journals in their research areas.

• Ability to develop an independent, novel, research program.

• Excellence in teaching is expected.

• Demonstrated success in working well with faculty, administrators and students in an educational environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Passion for and commitment to medical student education.

Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)

Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.

Anticipated Pay Range

$102,000 - $145,000 commensurate with rank, education, certification, and experience.