Physiologist
The Department of Biology at the University of Richmond invites
applications for a tenure track position as an assistant professor of
biology; exceptional candidates at the associate professor level who
have demonstrated excellence in both undergraduate education and
research will also be considered. The candidate should have the
doctoral degree and post-doctoral training, with a specialization in
physiology. Candidates whose area of expertise spans multiple levels
of physiology and who are qualified to teach physiology with an
integrated approach are especially encouraged to apply. We are
particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate a
commitment to excellence in teaching, preferably with teaching
experience in at least one semester-length course, and have a strong
record of research productivity. The candidate must meet all other
required criteria by the time of selection for the position. The
successful applicant is expected to teach introductory courses in th!
e major, non-major courses, and an upper level elective in the
candidate's area of expertise. Additionally, the candidate is
expected to maintain a productive research program that actively
engages our Biology and our Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
majors. We are especially interested in recruiting individuals who
have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
Applicants should apply online at http://www.urjobs.org
<http://www.urjobs.org> using the Faculty (Instructional/Research)
link. Applicants should supply electronically a letter of application
for the position, a curriculum vita, and a single, integrated
statement in which they discuss their vision for being a
teacher-scholar at a primarily undergraduate institution. This
statement should directly address how the candidate envisions
integrating their teaching and research and how undergraduates will
be incorporated into their research program. Additionally,
information about the candidate's teaching philosophy, reflections on
past teaching and mentoring experiences, and a description of the
candidate's research program should be incorporated into the
statement. Applicants should arrange for three letters of
recommendation, including at least one that addresses teaching
effectiveness and potential, to be sent electronically to Dr. Laura
Runyen-Janecky in the Department of Bi!
ology at [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> . The
deadline for applications is Wednesday, September 14, 2011.
The University of Richmond is committed to developing a diverse
workforce and student body and to being an inclusive community. We
strongly encourage applications from candidates who will contribute
to these goals. For more information on the department, resources,
and teaching responsibilities, see (http://biology.richmond.edu/).
Department of Biology: The Gottwald Center for the Sciences houses
the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics and had an
extensive renovation/expansion of laboratory and teaching facilities
completed in 2005. Approximately 50 biology majors graduate each
year, many of whom go on to attend top graduate and medical schools.
The department offers courses and research opportunities in the areas
of cell and molecular biology, developmental biology, ecology,
evolution, genetics, immunology, invertebrate biology, microbiology,
neurobiology, and organismal biology. There is also a concentration
in Neuroscience, a major in Environmental Studies, and a major in
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. To ensure that faculty have time
to maintain a productive research program, the typical faculty
teaching load is a 3/2 (alternating semesters of 9 and 6 contact
hours). A Director of Pre-Health Education advises students
interested in health-related careers. Four Laboratory Director's are
responsible for laboratory preparation and teaching of some
non-majors biology courses, as well as assisting with our
introductory biology courses. A full-time Director of Biological
Imaging manages our microscopy suite (SEM, TEM, and confocal
microscopes). The university also maintains an animal facility,
greenhouse and herbarium, flow cytometer, standard molecular biology
equipment, and computer imaging technology, all of which are
available for student and faculty use.
