Title: Assistant Professor - Research

State Role Title: Assistant Professor

Hiring Range: Commensurate with education and experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia State University

Location: Virginia State University

Agency Website: vsu.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

We are looking to hire 3 professors. This role will be a joint faculty appointment between VSU and VCU.

To establish and maintain a robust and externally funded research program that contributes significantly to the fields of cancer research including cell and molecular biology, genetics, and population sciences. This includes publishing high-impact research papers in reputable journals, securing competitive research grants, and actively collaborating with colleagues both within and outside the department and with the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Additionally, applicants will be expected to mentor and engage undergraduate and graduate students in research activities and foster a dynamic and collaborative research environment within VSU and VCU.

This position will emphasize the importance of conducting impactful research, securing funding, and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations as well as a robust educational environment for students. It aligns with the typical responsibilities and expectations for an assistant professor in a research-focused position.

*Virginia State University requires that faculty be appropriately credentialed to teach assigned courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. VSU demonstrates compliance with its Faculty Credentialing Policy #2301 for all applicable education, experience, licensure and certification requirements in the selection and hiring of its faculty.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge:

• In-depth knowledge and expertise in a cancer specific area of specialization (e.g., microbiology, genetics, population sciences, cell and molecular biology).

• Proficiency in designing, conducting, and overseeing research projects.

• Ability to develop and test hypotheses, analyze data, and draw meaningful conclusions.

• Knowledge of a subject/field including current developments in teaching a discipline housed in the department

Expectations:

a) Applicant will be expected to submit at least 1 K-like career development application by the end of their first year along with smaller intramural pilot applications.

b) Applicant expected to publish 1 first author publication by the end of their second year along with 1-2 other collaborative publications.

c) Applicant will be expected to submit at least 1 R01-like application by the end of their fourth year.

Abilities:

a) Primary focus on establishing an independently funded cancer program;

b) Secondary focus on teaching and mentoring students in research.

Skills:

a) Manage and organize a research laboratory;

b) Evidence of successfully developing peer-reviewed publications.

Additional Considerations

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Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You must include a current resume/c.v. and a letter of interest in your application. Three (3) letters of recommendation and official transcripts will be required before hire. (faculty only)

Virginia State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: Boatemaa Nyarko-Brentuo

Phone: 804-524-5083

Email: bnyarko-brentuo@vsu.edu

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.