Chair
The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
The University of Louisville The University of Louisville School of Medicine invites applications and nominations for the
position of Chair of the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. Requirements for
the position include a doctorate (or equivalent degree) in biochemistry, molecular biology or
related discipline and an outstanding academic record necessary for appointment as professor
with tenure. The candidate selected will demonstrate outstanding skills in leadership and
administration and will transfer a vigorous and focused research program using state-of-the-art
approaches with federal grant support. The candidate also will be committed to collaboration
with other Departments and Research Centers / Institutes, and will articulate a vision for the
promotion of Departmental excellence in research and teaching. A research program focused on
cancer is preferred.
The Department has a strong research focus, and has 22 faculty with primary appointments and
more than 27 faculty with joint or associate appointments. Areas of strength include cancer
biology, nuclear receptor function, signal transduction, and molecular toxicology research. The
Department has an outstanding graduate program and provides instruction to medical, dental,
graduate and undergraduate students. Further information on the Department and its faculty is
available at www.louisville.edu/medschool/biochemistry.
To submit an application, apply online at www.louisville.edu/jobs for position # 22332.
Applicants should submit a letter of application that describes their research focus and their vision for
promotion of Departmental excellence in research and teaching, a copy of their curriculumvitae that documents their record in research, education and administration, and the names and contact information of
four references.Nominationsmay be submitted by email toMs. CarmelMackin at cfmack01@louisville.edu.
Applicant screening begins in February, 2008 for all applications received by January 31, 2008.
The position will be open for additional applications until filled.
The University of Louisville is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Employer, committed to diversity, and in that spirit, seeks applications from a broad variety of candidates. |
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