ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT – MUHLENBERG COLLEGE *Assistant Professor*-The Biology Department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of Microbiology beginning Fall 2015. We are seeking candidates who are strongly committed to teaching and research in a small liberal arts college environment. Teaching responsibilities include an upper-level microbiology course and an upper-level course supporting the biology major or interdisciplinary curricula (e.g. biochemistry, environmental science, or public health). The candidate will also contribute to at least one of: the core BIO 150-152 sequence or a component of the College's new general education program, a non-majors interdisciplinary "cluster" course or a human difference & global engagement course. The position will be housed in our new science facility that offers state-of-the art teaching and research laboratory spaces. Qualifications include: a Ph.D., a record of excellent teaching, and an active research program that can involve students. Post-doctoral research preferred. Possible areas of expertise include microbial genetics or physiology, infectious disease, and microbial ecology.
Muhlenberg is a highly selective liberal arts college located in the scenic Lehigh Valley of southeastern PA, an easy drive to Philadelphia and New York City. Applicant should submit electronic copies of his/her letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests, evidence of teaching excellence, and sample publications. These and three confidential letters of reference must be sent to [email protected]. Chair of the search is Dr. Marten Edwards, Biology Department, Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA 18104. Review of applications will begin October 3, 2014 and continue until the position is filled.
