Employment Opportunities
Clemson started with a graduating class of 37 in 1896. Today, Clemson University has become a strong force in higher education and gained national recognition in areas from academics to athletics. Throughout the past decade, the University has consistently been ranked among the top 25 public institutions by U.S. News & World Report. During this time, the number of student admission applications and prospective employee applications have almost doubled, and the number of graduate degrees awarded has more than doubled.
It’s a great time to be a Clemson Tiger, and it’s a great time to be part of the Department of Biological Sciences.
Current Faculty Openings
Assistant/Associate Professor in Toxicology
The Department of Biological Sciences at Clemson University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant/associate professor in toxicology. We are interested in expanding our strengths in molecular, cellular and developmental biology. All research programs and models in toxicology or pharmacology will be considered; emphasis is placed on those prospective faculty whose interests include molecular physiology, cell biology, systems toxicology, pharmacology and toxicogenomics.
Clemson University, the College of Science, and the Department of Biological Sciences are committed to building a community of inclusive excellence, where faculty scholars are dedicated to working and teaching in a multicultural environment.
We are supportive of the needs of dual career couples. The successful candidate will bring an innovative and high-impact research program to Clemson that complements and enhances existing departmental research strengths. The candidate will also contribute to the teaching mission. The department awards undergraduate and graduate (M.S./Ph.D.) degrees in biological sciences and microbiology, and graduate degrees (M.S./Ph.D.) in environmental toxicology.
Located on Lake Hartwell in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Clemson University is South Carolina’s public land-grant university. As a Carnegie R1 Institution, Clemson has excellent research resources including the globally ranked Palmetto high-performance computing cluster; the Clemson University Genomics and Bioinformatics Facility; state-of-the-art light microscopy, electron microscopy and vivarium facilities; and a multi-user analytical laboratory. There are many opportunities for collaboration across a wide group of partners on and off campus, including with the Center for Human Genetics and Prisma Health.
Qualifications
Successful candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in toxicology, pharmacology, biology or a related field. Competitive candidates will have relevant postdoctoral experience, the potential to develop an externally funded and nationally recognized research program, potential for excellence in undergraduate and graduate student teaching and mentoring, and a commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit the following items through Interfolio: (1) cover letter, including what draws the applicant to this position in the Department of Biological Sciences at Clemson University, and a short description of teaching and research interests and experience; (2) CV including at least three references for potential contact after initial review; (3) statement of research interests and future plans; (4) statement describing past experience and/or future plans to promote diversity and inclusion; and (5) up to three reprints in one PDF. For inquiries about the position, please contact Lisa Bain, chair of the search committee.
For full consideration, please apply by Nov. 20, 2022. Review of applications will begin immediately. The search will remain posted for applications until filled. The anticipated start date is August 2023.
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Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.
Current Staff Openings
Administrative Coordinator
The Department of Biological Sciences seeks a full-time administrative coordinator to provide administrative support for the department chair and associate chair of biological science; serve as human resources and payroll liaison; manage and provide recruiting support for faculty, staff and student hires; support department committees; and perform other duties as assigned.
- Apply by: Sept. 11, 2022.
- Search Job ID: 106923 at https://www.clemson.edu/careers
Job Duties
Administrative support for chair, associate chair and department: Serve as confidential executive assistant to the chair; serve as liaison between the chair, professional and administrative staff, and college and university officials; manage the chair’s schedule, prepare confidential correspondence and coordinate meetings; partner and collaborate with Dean’s Office to ensure alignment and ongoing communication; act as backup to administrative assistant as needed for management of front-office operations.
HR and payroll administration: Manage and provide recruiting, onboarding and off-boarding support for the department; Complete and route all documents required by HR/payroll, the Dean’s Office, and the Provost’s Office for faculty, staff and undergraduate student employee/payroll actions; process, audit, approve, and manage all payroll functions for the department while ensuring compliance with relevant rules and regulations; act as backup to the graduate student services coordinator regarding graduate student employment/payroll actions; coordinate with the department’s fiscal analyst to ensure accurate funding and accounting information is being used; ensure all local and federal employment guidelines are met.
Faculty and committee support: Prepare reports and minutes for faculty meetings and the chair’s advisory committee; Provide support for the TPR committee and assist with meeting deadlines; manage the faculty credentialing process for the department.
Minimum Requirements
Education: High school or equivalent experience in business management, public administration or administrative services, or a bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the required work experience.
Preferred Requirements
Education: First bachelor’s degree — administrative management, human resources, payroll administration. Five-plus years of administrative experience in an academic environment.
Military and Veteran
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties. South Carolina is making our veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job’s minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources. To claim veteran preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.
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Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.
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