The Department of Biology at the University of Richmond seeks to fill a full-time visiting faculty position (non-tenure track) for the 2014-15 academic year, beginning August 2014 and ending May 2015. We are looking for a broadly trained biologist with expertise in ecology. All applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to high quality undergraduate education and an interest in teaching at a primarily undergraduate institution (PUI). Teaching expectations for this position include an introductory Ecology course with lab for biology and environmental studies majors and other ecology electives in the candidate’s area of expertise. Research space and equipment will be made available based on synergy with existing faculty research programs. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in hand by August 20, 2014.
Applicants should upload a cover letter; a statement that addresses their teaching experiences and their vision for being a teacher-scholar at a PUI; a current curriculum vitae; and the names of two references who can address teaching effectiveness and potential. References will be contacted once a short-list of candidates is made. Review of applications will commence on April 25th and continue until the position is filled. Questions concerning the ecologist position and application process should be directed to Dr. Roni Kingsley (rking...@richmond.edu). 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, see http://biology.richmond.edu/. The Department of Biology is housed in the Gottwald center for the Sciences, which also houses the Departments of 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. Members of the Department of Biology have access to two University-owned field sites that are approximately 15 and 45 minutes away from campus.
