The Department of Biology seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology position to begin August 2015. The successful candidate will be broadly trained in Microbiology. Preferred candidates will have post-doctoral experience and experience in teaching in hands-on, collaborative learning environments and mentoring undergraduate research. The successful candidatewill be focusing on cellular/molecular processes and preferred candidates will be using this focus to investigate (1) interactions between microbes and their hosts (preferably plants), (2) the role of microbes in environmental toxicology or bioremediation, (3) the evolution of physiological pathways in microbes, or (4) the functional role of microbes in ecosystem functioning.
The Biology Department has a strong history of mentoring undergraduate research and maintains facilities and equipment necessary (e.g., cell culture facilities, flow cytometry) to meet this challenge. The Biology Department utilizes research across the curriculum as a primary teaching tool and this curriculum has produced successful graduates who are highly valued by professional programs, graduate programs and industry. Qualifications: * Ph.D. in Biology or related area with research experience in Microbiology * Postdoctoral research experience preferred * Evidence of successful teaching at the college level * Experience mentoring undergraduate research * A strong record of publication. Duties and Responsibilities: · Teaching responsibilities within the Department of biology will include: o Courses in Cellular and Molecular Biology and Microbiology and their associated labs as well as upper level courses in the Microbiology/Cell/Molecular Biology. o Mentoring undergraduate research as part of the department’s 4 semester, required undergraduate research program. o The opportunity to develop new courses in the candidate’s area of expertise is encouraged. · Teaching contribution to the College’s Core curriculum. * Continued creative production and publication, academic advising, and involvement in College and departmental committees and activities. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Application Procedures Candidates must submit the following documents in PDF or MS Word format via email to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. · Letter of application · William Jewell Application · Curriculum vitae · Response to the college mission · Statement of teaching philosophy · Evidence of teaching effectiveness · Scholarly/Creative goals · Transcripts (copies are acceptable until finalists are selected) · Three letters of recommendation (for finalists only) Applicants, who need accommodation for the application or interview process, please make accommodation requests in advance to the Office of Human Resources. William Jewell College Office of Human Resources 5000 College Hill Box 1017 Liberty, MO 6406 (816) 415-5992 Availability Review of applications will begin Nov. 15, 2014 and continue until position is filled. All Final Candidates will be required to pass successfully a criminal background check prior to beginning employment. Our Mission: William Jewell College promises students an outstanding liberal arts education that cultivates leadership, service, and spiritual growth within a community inspired by Christian ideals and committed to open, rigorous intellectual pursuits. -- Paul Klawinski, Ph.D. Monte Harmon Professor of Biology & Chairman | Department of Biology 816-415-7628 (office) | 816-781-7700 ext. 5565 (lab) William Jewell College: Live What You Learn | www.jewell.edu <http://<http:/>www.jewell.edu/> Please join Jewell in conservation efforts. Print this email only if necessary. “Luck favors the prepared.” Edna “E” Mode
