The Department of Biology at Nazareth College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology and Director of our Environmental Science and Sustainability (ESS) program beginning August 2015.
The successful candidate should possess a Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Ecology, or a related discipline and experience in teaching, as well as a commitment to scholarship and service to the campus community. Primary teaching responsibilities will include lecture and laboratory courses in ecology as well as other courses for biology majors as appropriate. In addition, the candidate will be expected to contribute to our liberal arts core curriculum through teaching and assessment, and to advise students in the ESS and Biology Programs. The successful candidate will exhibit strong written communication skills, including the ability to assess student writing. As Environmental Science and Sustainability Program Director, the candidate should demonstrate a willingness to develop upper-level courses in ecology, environmental science, and sustainability related to his or her area of expertise and recruit students into the program. The successful applicant will be expected to develop a student-centered research program that engages undergraduates and furthers the candidate’s own research interests. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to collaborative and interdisciplinary campus endeavors. Proficiency in statistical analysis and ecological modeling and the use of GIS technology is highly desirable. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, a list of three references with phone numbers and e-mail addresses, and undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Applications should be sent to [email protected] Screening begins December 17, 2014; position remains open until filled. Please refer questions to: Dr. Matthew Temple/ Nazareth College/ Department of Biology/ 4245 East Avenue/ Rochester, NY 14618/ E-mail: [email protected] Nazareth College, an independent, comprehensive institution with 2000 undergraduate and 1200 graduate students, prepares its graduates to serve local and global communities through a wide range of liberal arts and professional programs. Nazareth seeks to hire teacher-scholars with a demonstrated commitment to excellent teaching, student success, and civic engagement, and an understanding of the educational benefits of ethnic and racial diversity in the campus community. The college is located minutes from downtown Rochester, New York, a city noted for its rich arts and cultural community and its international businesses and industry. Applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged. EOE. Posted by: Beverly J. Brown, Ph.D., HTR Associate Professor Director, Horticultural Therapy Program McCarty Greenhouse and Dooley-Mittermeyer Garden Director Biology Department, Peckham Hall 104 Nazareth College of Rochester 4245 East Avenue Rochester, New York 14618 585-389-2555 (phone)
