Vertebrate Organismal Biologist: The Department of Biology in the Division of Natural Sciences at the University of Maine at Farmington invites applicants for a tenure-track position in Vertebrate Organismal Biology, at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning fall, 2015. We seek a colleague capable of teaching Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II and two upper level specialty courses in areas such as General Physiology, Comparative Anatomy, Pathophysiology, Immunology, Endocrinology, or Developmental Biology. General education introductory biology courses and the Honors interdisciplinary science course could also be taught occasionally. This faculty member will be expected to mentor student research projects and to develop a research program consistent with resource availability at UMF. Additionally, this individual will be part of the advising team for our pre-professional health career majors. The teaching load is 12 credits per semester which typically translates into two courses with lab per semester. An earned doctorate in biology is required for tenure; ABDs at the time of hire will be considered at the instructor level. Candidates with a PhD, experience teaching undergraduate courses, and an established record of research accomplishment will be given preference. Review of applications will begin December 15th and continue until the position is filled. Please submit a letter of interest (including teaching philosophy), vita, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three references to Dr. Dan Buckley, Division of Natural Sciences, via email at [email protected]. Complete electronic PDF applications are required. THE UNIVERSITY: Established in 1864 as Maine’s first public institution of higher education, with historic and continued strength in teacher education and a contemporary role as Maine’s public liberal arts college, the University of Maine at Farmington offers undergraduate programs in arts and sciences, teacher education, and human services. A commitment to sustainability informs all facilities projects, including our LEED-certified Education Center, the Emery Community Arts Center, which opened in fall, 2011 and our 80 geothermal well field which came on-line fall, 2013. UMF has the highest graduation rates in the University of Maine System. UMF is a founding member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges, which includes twenty-six public colleges and universities dedicated to the liberal arts tradition and quality undergraduate education. The Farmington area is rich in cultural offerings and recreational opportunities. The natural beauty of its mountains, lakes, woods, and streams draws people to the region.
