The Division of Biology at Kansas State University is currently seeking a full-time undergraduate advisor/instructor to start as early as January 2014. The successful applicant will be qualified and experienced in undergraduate advising, as well as teaching introductory biology. Applicants should have a M.S. (Ph.D. preferred) in the biological sciences, significant demonstrated excellence in advising or mentoring undergraduates and demonstrated experience in biological science instruction at the community college, college or university level.
The successful applicant will play a significant role in the Division of Biology by personally advising undergraduate students; coordinating faculty advising appointments; hosting prospective student visits; and participating in campus events such as open house, student award ceremonies and graduation ceremonies. Teaching duties will ordinarily include one section of Principles of Biology per semester. This is a full-time, twelve-month, term position. We seek an individual who is motivated, ambitious, possesses excellent communication skills, and who can work in a collegial manner with all of their colleagues in a large, modern, and diverse university setting. Salary will be competitive, dependent on experience and other qualifications. Kansas State University is located in the city of Manhattan ( www.ci.manhattan.ks.us), a pleasant community of about 50,000 located in the scenic Flint Hills of northeastern Kansas, about 2 hours from Kansas City. Local recreational opportunities include a large lake/park system, diverse outdoor activities, athletic events, and a rich program in the performing arts. Manhattan also serves as the regional center for education, health care, commerce, entertainment and communications. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of advising or mentoring experience and philosophy and a statement of teaching experience and philosophy as a single PDF document to [email protected]. Please enter *Advisor* in the subject line of the email. Three reference letters should be sent electronically by their author to [email protected]. Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Kent Kerby, Chair, Advisor Search Committee at [email protected]. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. KSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks diversity among its employees. A background check is required. -Bruce ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bruce A. Snyder, PhD [email protected] Instructor; Coordinator, REU and URM Programs REU: ksu.edu/reu URM: ecogen.ksu.edu/urm.html Earthworms Across Kansas: ksu.edu/earthworm/ Personal: www-personal.k-state.edu/~basnyder/<http://www-personal.k-state.edu/%7Ebasnyder/> Office: 136 Ackert Hall 785-532-2430 Mail: Kansas State University Division of Biology 116 Ackert Hall Manhattan, KS 66506-4901 "How many miles of unexplored caves are there?” - an analogy for biodiversity discovery
