Professor - Geological Sciences teaches courses in the discipline area of geology and earth sciences. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being a Professor - Geological Sciences provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Professor - Geological Sciences typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has considerable experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and initiates research and case studies in field of interest and may publish findings in trade journals or textbooks. Provides intellectual leadership and has made significant contributions to the field. May offer independent study opportunities and mentoring to students. Typically this individual is a leader in the field and has been published. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Welcome to VCU … a world unlike any other. We combine learning, research, creativity, service and discovery with a commitment to inclusive excellence. Ranked by U.S. News as one of the 30 “most innovative” public universities in the country, VCU is a premier, urban, public research university home to multiple nationally ranked programs. Here, your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay and mission-driven work. We advance a conscientious drive to support a climate where excellence and success for all people are valued and differences are celebrated. Together, we can be unstoppable. Chief Purpose of this position The Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences in the VCU College of Health Professions is seeking a faculty colleague to contribute to the teaching of clinical chemistry and instrumentation to undergraduate and graduate MLS students, lead and collaborate in research and scholarship, participate in service to the Department and the University, and contribute to leadership in the profession. The Department invites applications to fill a full-time (10 month or 12 month), tenure track or non-tenure track position at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor in Medical Laboratory Sciences. The faculty member will join a highly respected and collegial faculty who contribute to the undergraduate (BS and BS Degree Completion) and graduate (MS) programs in clinical laboratory sciences as well as the PhD program in Health Related Sciences housed in the College of Health Professions. VCU has a student body of over 30,000 undergraduate, graduate and first professional students, including 45 percent of students of color and 1,170 international students from 101 countries. The VCU Medical Center is a comprehensive academic medical center with the Massey Cancer Center, the VCU Health System, College of Health Professions, and Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the University actively encourages applications from members of all groups who are underrepresented in higher education. As a preeminent national, urban, public research university and academic health center, Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion – an environment where all can thrive in their pursuit of excellence. Facilities To meet the workforce needs of the profession, the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences provides educational opportunities for those living in urban and rural areas, with campuses in Richmond and Abingdon, VA. The Department is one of 9 departments housed in the College of Health Professions (CHP) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) on the Medical College of Virginia Campus. Our new state-of-the art facility in Richmond opened in 2019 and enhances our ability to offer exceptional interdisciplinary research and scholarship experiences. The LEED Silver certified facility is 154,000 square feet, with eight levels and features classrooms, study areas, an auditorium, patio, “smart apartment,” and simulation suites. In Richmond, the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences exceeds 4,000 square feet and contains three laboratories for students, research, and preparation. Included in the laboratory spaces are automated chemistry, hematology, and hemostasis analyzers, an LC-MS system, and real time PCR and flow cytometry instrumentation. In Abingdon, VA, the Department is housed in the modern Southwest Virginia Higher Educational Center and is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and equipment in the classrooms and student laboratory. Required Qualifications Preferred Qualifications
Position Type: Teaching & Research Faculty
Full time equivalent: 100
Tenure: Open
Rank: Open
Months: 10 or 12 Months
Department:
Medical Laboratory Sciences - College of Health Professions
Salary: $70,000 (commensurate with experience)
ORP Eligible: Yes
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Michael Lacy
Contact Email: LACYM@VCU.EDU
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