Summary: The Biomedical Sciences Department at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Physiology to begin Fall 2025. Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. in Physiology or a closely related field. A successful applicant will be expected to: teach human physiology courses and associated labs (intermediate nutrition classes, if able); develop an active research program at GVSU which engages undergraduate and graduate students; and be an active, contributing member of the broader community (inside and outside the institution). We encourage candidates whose research and teaching interests have the potential to engage the West Michigan community to apply. We are especially interested in candidates from under-represented groups and individuals who have experience working with diverse student and community populations.

Required Qualifications and Education:

• Ph.D. in Physiology or closely related field. Current ABD candidates will be considered for a two-year contract with provision that the Ph.D. must be completed by December 2026.
• Evidence of training that prepared the candidate to teach college physiology classes.
• An understanding of ‘best practices’ in teaching college physiology classes.
• Ability to develop an active research program at GVSU that engages students.
• Evidence of one’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access.

Preferred Qualifications and Education:

• Experience teaching advanced physiology classes.
• Evidence of training that prepared the candidate to teach intermediate level nutrition classes.
• Post-doctoral research experience.

Responsibilities:

Tenure-line faculty in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are typically hired on nine-month contracts, with a nine contact hour teaching load per semester (usually 3 classes). They are also expected to engage in scholarly/creative activity, service, and a significant focus, which is equivalent to three contact hours of additional responsibilities in teaching, scholarly/creative activity, and/or service depending on the successful candidate's interests and the department’s needs.

Minimum Starting Salary: $76,866; commensurate with experience.

Benefits: The university offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, sick leave/disability, tuition waiver, flexible spending accounts, adoption resources, wellness coaching, and free access to campus fitness facilities effective on date of hire. Family and childcare options on and off-campus are also available.

Department: The Biomedical Sciences Department at Grand Valley State University places an emphasis on teaching excellence using inclusive pedagogies, active scholarship with diverse learners, and equitable service to the university and community. Its 36 full-time faculty uphold the values of a liberal education while providing intensive engagement in the biomedical sciences. High-impact lab experiences in classes and research labs are a hallmark of our relevant, interdisciplinary curriculum. There are numerous collaborative opportunities for faculty and students across a wide group of partners within the department, across campus and in the community. For more information on the research in the department and the resources available, see http://www.gvsu.edu/bms and https://www.gvsu.edu/clas/labresource/.

College: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) is the largest college at Grand Valley, offering over 50 bachelor’s degrees and a growing number of advanced degrees in the natural and mathematical sciences, the fine arts and humanities, and the social sciences. CLAS is a student-centered and diverse learning community that engages in critical inquiry, extending knowledge to enrich and enliven individual and public life. Our faculty are active teacher-scholars committed to equitable, inclusive, career-connected, and community-engaged liberal arts and sciences education. There are many opportunities for collaboration within CLAS and across a broad group of partners on and off campus. We are interested in attracting a cohort of new faculty committed to these core values as we seek to foster a community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive together.

University: Grand Valley University is a public comprehensive institution located in West Michigan with campuses in Allendale, downtown Grand Rapids, and Holland, plus centers in Detroit, Muskegon and Traverse City. The University attracts more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students with high quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities, and has been nationally recognized for innovativeness and its contribution to students’ social mobility. The greater Grand Rapids metropolitan area has a population of around one million people, is affordable, and offers rich cultural amenities. Grand Valley is located within easy driving distance of Chicago, Detroit, Lake Michigan beaches, and many other superb summer and winter recreational venues. Information can be found at the Community Resources page on the Grand Valley State University Human Resources website. Grand Valley is highly rated for safety, sustainability, and veteran and LGBTQ friendliness, and is committed to supporting employees and their families in work-life balance. The university seeks to create an inclusive and diverse environment for faculty and students while promoting enrichment of society through excellent teaching, active scholarship, and service.

How To Apply: Apply online at GVSU Careers. To be considered for the position, applicants must upload the following documents to the online application:

• A cover letter addressing qualifications and your motivation to teach at GVSU.
• Curriculum vitae with contact information for 3 references.
• Teaching philosophy that includes how you will incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion into your teaching.
• Research plan that includes how you will incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion into your research.
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts issued to students are acceptable).

The online application will allow you to attach these 5 documents electronically, in the same file location. Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts to the prior to an on-campus interview. If you need assistance, call Human Resources at (616) 331-2215. Questions about the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair: Dr. Dave Kurjiaka ([email protected]).

Application Deadline: Consideration of applicants will begin on November 4, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

For more information about Grand Valley, see our website at www.gvsu.edu

Grand Valley State University is an EOE which includes protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. See http://www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.