Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne Department of Biology Visiting Instructor (Non-Tenure Track, Academic Year) - Animal Biologist
Duties and Qualifications: Full time teaching load will include undergraduate courses in animal biology, human and animal physiology and other undergraduate classes. Ph.D. is required. Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background records check. Effective date: January 7, 2013 Application deadline: November 21, 2012 Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, evidence of teaching effectiveness, three (3) professional letters of reference, and unofficial transcripts to: Frank V. Paladino, Chair Department of Biology Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd Fort Wayne, IN 46805 For more information, please contact Frank V. Paladino, Chair (Phone: 260-481-6304, Email: [email protected]) Department web address: http://new.ipfw.edu/bio Description of the department: Biology currently has 16 full-time faculty with research and teaching interests in ecology, behavior, ecotoxicology, physiology, genetics, immunology, microbiology, plant science, zoology, and developmental biology. The department has over 455 undergraduate biology majors and an active master’s program with about 60 students. We are housed in the Science Building opened in 1998. A greenhouse and head house are attached to the Science Building. We also have a 9,000 square foot AAALAC approved animal facility next door and operate the Crooked Lake Biology Station 30 miles northwest of campus. Description and location of the university: Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne is the largest university in northeast Indiana, offering more than 200 prestigious IU and Purdue degree and certificate programs. More than 14,000 students of diverse ages, races, and nationalities pursue their education on our 683-acre campus. IPFW combines challenging academic programs with student-centered flexibility at an affordable price. The university’s exemplary standards in teaching and research provide unparalleled value for career preparation and professional development in an ever-changing global market. The university’s commitment to service makes it an economic, cultural, and societal leader in the region. IPFW is located in Indiana’s second-largest city, Fort Wayne, with a metropolitan area population of approximately 475,000. IPFW is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access University accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. IPFW is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/ Affirmative Action Employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. -- Jordan M. Marshall, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Biology Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN 46805 Office (260) 481-6038 Mobile (865) 919-9811 Fax (260) 481-6087 www.jordanmarshall.com
