Welcome to the Department of Biological Sciences Job Search page. This page aims to provide a complete description of each position, a description of who we are, and provide updates about the progress of our search.
Information detailed indicates the requirements for any/all positions posted on this page.
- Each successful new-hire is expected to develop an externally funded, independent research program in their area of expertise. A productive program is evinced from publications of peer-reviewed research articles and external funding. To initiate a productive program, competitive start-up packages will be tailored to the specific needs of successful candidates.
- Each successful new-hire is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their areas of expertise. Importantly, each person is expected to actively participate in the Biology M. Sci. Program and in the appropriate multidisciplinary doctoral program. Graduate programs are described in a following section. If appropriate, new-hires may participate in the Immunology and Microbiology M.S. program. Mentoring undergraduate and graduate student research is central to the teaching mission of WSU.
- Each successful new-hire is expected to perform nominal service to the department, college and scientific community during the probationary tenure period. Upon receiving tenure, the amount of professional service should increase proportionally to one's professional stature.
WSU faculty adhere to a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the university and the American Association of University Professors (AAUP). One stipulation of this agreement is that the requirements for tenure be clearly defined by departmental by-laws. As each advertised position is available at the levels of assistant or associate professor, candidates wishing to be hired at the associate level must minimally meet the requirements for tenure as outlined by departmental by-laws.
To facilitate searching by dual-career couples, we are pleased to identify the following job postings:
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