ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY -- VERTEBRATE ECOLOGIST
The Department of Biology at Kalamazoo College invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level beginning September 2015. We seek a broadly trained Vertebrate Ecologist whose research includes field work. The successful hire will teach in both the core and advanced Biology curriculum. Core responsibilities will include regular participation in the Form & Function course (some background in physiology would be an asset) and occasional participation in Ecology & Conservation. In addition, our new colleague will develop upper level lecture/laboratory courses in her or his area of expertise and potentially offer a course aimed at non-majors. A high aptitude and interest in undergraduate teaching, a commitment to the liberal arts and a desire to establish and maintain an active research program involving undergraduates is expected. Applicants may wish to address their interest in and desire to participate in the college’s Environmental Studies concentration, and/or Shared Passages Program. A completed Ph.D. is required and post-doctoral experience is preferred. Candidates who have experience with programs and pedagogical approaches that are especially effective in attracting and retaining students from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Kalamazoo College is a highly selective, nationally known liberal arts college of approximately 1450 motivated students offering an integrated undergraduate experience that weaves a traditional liberal arts curriculum into domestic and international educational experiences. The Biology Department graduates about 50 majors each year, including many who pursue graduate-level work in the discipline. The campus is located midway between Chicago and Detroit in Kalamazoo, Michigan which is in a metropolitan area of 225,000. There are three college and university campuses, the new Western Michigan University School of Medicine, and numerous civic arts and cultural institutions. Thirty-five miles from Lake Michigan, the area offers many opportunities for outdoor activities. The college’s 145 acre Lillian Anderson Arboretum, minutes from campus, provides substantial opportunities for teaching and research in a field setting. Review of applications will commence October 1, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled. All applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research interests & teaching philosophy, and undergraduate & graduate transcripts (unofficial is acceptable). Candidates should submit electronic applications in PDF form at https://www.kzoo.edu/biology/search/. Three letters of recommendation, addressed to the Biology Search Committee, should be sent in PDF form to [email protected]. For more information, see our home page at http://kzoo.edu/ and departmental web site at https://reason.kzoo.edu/biology/. Kalamazoo College desires applicants who are committed to promoting access and success for all students, and strongly encourages candidates who will contribute to the cultural diversity of the College to identify themselves if they wish. Equal Opportunity Employer.
