Earlham College: Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology- Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology
Description Earlham College invites applications for a biologist with teaching and research interests in ecology, evolution, and/or conservation biology. This is a full-time, one-year appointment in the Biology Department as a visiting professor. The position begins in August 2015. The Department seeks an individual who is first and foremost excited about teaching— in lecture, seminar classes, laboratory, and research venues — to bright and motivated undergraduates in a nationally ranked department at a small liberal arts college. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Teaching responsibilities will include contributing to introductory team-taught courses in ecology and biodiversity, and upper-level courses in the applicant’s area of expertise. Applicants who have an expertise in one or more of the following areas are especially attractive: population and community ecology, conservation, evolutionary biology, field research. There are also opportunities for student-faculty collaborative research. For an expanded description of Earlham College and the Biology Department please visit: http://www.earlham.edu/biology Experience and Qualifications A Ph.D. or equivalent is preferred; teaching or post-doctoral experience is desirable. Application Instructions Please send a single PDF that includes your curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a statement of research interests. Please also arrange for three letters of reference that speak to your teaching, research, and communication skills to: Kim Wills, Biology Administrative Assistant [email protected]. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. Please direct questions to Dr. Brent Smith ([email protected]) Earlham College continues to build a community that reflects the gender and racial diversity of the society at large, and, therefore, we are particularly interested in inviting and encouraging applications from African Americans, other ethnic minorities, and women. Earlham also is eager to solicit applications from members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). Earlham is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
