VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY
The Biology Program at Bard College seeks to fill a position for a
Visiting Assistant Professor in Biology for the 2008-2009 academic
year. The successful candidate will teach a semester-long introductory
course in Organismal Biology, develop one or two other topic-based
introductory courses, and may develop an upper-level research seminar
in his or her area of specialty. The Biology Program emphasizes that
students do independent and collaborative research throughout their
undergraduate careers, and the successful candidate is also expected
to direct undergraduate research. Applicants should hold a PhD in
organismal biology, ecology, or a related discipline.
Bard College is a highly selective liberal arts college of 1800
students with a strong and growing emphasis on the sciences. This year
the Biology Program moved into a new 42,000 foot science center that
houses a 10,000 square foot research lab, specialized instrument
centers, student project rooms, two model organism facilities, and
teaching-research suites. Bard College stresses excellent teaching,
and the Biology Program is committed to small class sizes that
facilitate extensive interactions between students and faculty,
including at the introductory level. Bard College is an equal
opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals who
contribute to its diversity.
Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, statements of teaching
philosophy and research interests, and three letters of recommendation
by April 11th, 2008 to Human Resources ? 2408, PO Box 5000,
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or fax to
845-758-7826. AA/EOE
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Felicia Keesing
Associate Professor of Biology
Bard College
Annandale, NY 12504
USA
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
