Assistant/Associate Professor- Endocrinology & Pharmacology
Position Type:
Faculty
Department:
LSUAM HSE – School of Kinesiology (John Nauright (00088003))
Work Location:
H P Long Fieldhouse Mechanical Blg (729)
Pay Grade:
Academic
Job Description:
College of Human Sciences and Education
School of Kinesiology
Assistant/Associate Professor- Endocrinology & Pharmacology
Job Summary:
The School of Kinesiology at LSU seeks a tenure-track Associate Professor. Specifically, we are seeking a faculty member whose scholarly profile aligns with LSU’s goal to expand expertise and funding in the areas of biomedical/health of the LSU Pentagon plan (https://www.lsu.edu/strategic-framework/index.php). The candidate will be committed to scholarly productivity, grant writing, teaching excellence, and service. The appointment will be effective August 2025.
Websites: The LSU website address is https://www.lsu.edu. The School of Kinesiology website address is http://www.lsu.edu/kinesiology
Candidates must provide evidence of 1) scholarly activity demonstrating strong potential for publications in top-tier peer-reviewed journals, 2) competence in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate classes in their area of expertise, 3) seeking external funding for scholarly activities, 4) involvement in service to the university community or profession. Candidates who can demonstrate an ability to collaborate within the School of Kinesiology and across campus are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Responsibilities:
100%-(1) Develop, or continue, a fundable research program; (2) actively seek and maintain external funding support for scholarly activities through NIH, NSF, USDA, and other external sources; (3) develop and teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in pharmacology, endocrinology, and/or molecular physiology; (4) provide advisement to graduate students, and direct theses and dissertations; (5) provide service to the School, College, University, and Profession-based committees as appropriate. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Kinesiology, Pharmacology or a related field earned before employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates with post-doctoral experience.
The candidate is expected to have strong expertise and a track-record of success as it relates to one or more of the following topical areas:
1) understanding and implementation of clinical and/or randomized control trials related to pharmacological and nutritional supplemental interventions to improve exercise responses for health or disease,
2) characterization of endocrine responses to exercise in health and disease,
3) the influential effects of hormones on tissue and cellular function to improve exercise responses for health or disease.
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
Please provide a resume/CV, cover letter, three professional references including name, title, phone number, and email address. For questions and concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Tammy Lee at tlporter@lsu.edu
Posting Date:
December 20, 2024
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
Additional Position Information:
Background Check – An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits – LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
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Essential Position (Y/N):
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:
LSU is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).
HCM Contact Information:
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.