The Department of Biology of Georgetown University invites applications for a full-time Laboratory Assistant Professor with a flexible start date during the Fall semester of 2009. We seek an enthusiastic science educator to actively collaborate with faculty in the development and deployment of our ecology, evolution and behavior (EEB) curriculum. We especially encourage applications from science educators able to develop and offer inquiry-based, active learning pedagogy. The successful candidate will have primary responsibility for the laboratory component, and contribute to lecture activities, of one semester of Foundations in Biology (EEB). Duties in the alternate semester are to provide laboratory and instructional support to upper-level undergraduate EEB courses. Applicants should have enthusiasm for science education and a PhD in biology with an emphasis in EEB or a Masters degree in science and/or science education. Applicants should possess excellent writing and speaking skills; be well organized and able to carry out position duties independently; have the ability to provide individual and group instruction with an awareness of diverse learning styles; be able to train and manage undergraduate and graduate TAs; and be able to teach effectively in lecture, field and laboratory contexts. This is a nine- month position with the possibility to teach in our summer school for additional compensation. Applicants should send a brief cover letter summarizing their qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of three references.
Learn more about the Department of Biology at http://biology.georgetown.edu. Applications should be mailed to Laboratory Assistant Professor Search, Department of Biology, P.O. Box 571229, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057-1229 or sent via email as pdf files to Mr. Jamie Kidder ([email protected]). Potential applicants can contact Dr. Matthew B. Hamilton ([email protected]) with questions. Review of applications will begin August 15, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Georgetown University is committed to workplace diversity as an Affirmative-Action, Equal-Opportunity Employer.
