Bethune-Cookman University has three openings in our Biology Department due to two retirements and restructuring.
The full announcements can be seen on HigherEdJobs. You are also free to e-mail me. I joined the department in the fall of 2012. One of these positions will be responsible for our genetics course, one will be responsible for our anatomy/physiology courses, and one is open to any discipline specialty. JOB SUMMARY: The Department of Biology seeks to fill a 9-month, tenure-track position at the Associate Professor level beginning August 2013. Applicants should be interdisciplinary scholar-teachers with particular expertise in the biological sciences and a robust background in one or two STEM disciplines. The ideal applicant will also show strong potential for interaction across diverse disciplines represented in the College and demonstrated expertise in pedagogy, curriculum development, and/or assessment. Potential applicants should be prepared to collaborate with faculty from multiple departments to develop and apply for extramural funding. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The successful candidate will be expected to teach in a predominantly undergraduate environment in an introductory biology sequence and/or upper-division major's courses appropriate to the candidate's area of specialization. Research supervision and mentorship of undergraduate and students is desired. The successful candidate will be expected to promote the Department's research profile by establishing a dynamic and vigorous research program in any area of biology supported by external funding sources. Competitive salary and an excellent benefits program are available. To apply for the position, please send: a letter of application, which identifies the position sought; curriculum vitae (with contact information); a one-page statement of teaching philosophy; statement of scholarly, creative or research interest. Excellence in teaching, research and/or scholarly or creative production, and service are required. Official copies of graduate transcripts required. Three letters of recommendation should be sent directly from the referee. Send all information to: Human Resources. MINIMUM EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Qualifications: Ph.D. in Biology or a related field is required; teaching experience and post doctoral training preferred. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. ENVIRONMENTAL/PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: - Working environment is a normal business office setting - Demands normal manual dexterity and visual and auditory faculty - Must be mobile throughout the campus - Nothing in the job description restricts the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time Application Information Postal Address: Elvira WolfordPHR, Assistant Director Human Resources Management Bethune-Cookman University 640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Phone: 386-481-2049 Fax: 386-481-2052 Online App. Form: http://www4.cookman.edu/humanresources/application.html Email Address: [email protected] -- Dr. Elizabeth Congdon Biology Department Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, Florida 32114 [email protected]
