Assistant Professor of Biology The Department of Physical and Life Sciences at Wilson College is seeking a broadly-trained biologist specializing in Zoology and Ecology to fill a tenure track, assistant professor position beginning August, 2015. Wilson College is a private liberal arts college, committed to rigorous liberal arts and sciences programs. The campus is set within the Susquehanna River valley, and Chesapeake Bay watershed, with access to many local state forests and hosts abundant resources for teaching and research including a USDA certified organic farm, greenhouse, a segment of the Conococheague creek and various forested ecosystems.
Responsibilities include teaching Ecology, Conservation Biology, Invertebrate Zoology, Animal Behavior, Marine Biology, Evolutionary Biology and Contemporary Biology (non-majors). There is an opportunity to co-teach a short-term study abroad course, Tropical Ecology of Belize, and/or explore development of new, collaborative study abroad courses. Development of new courses within the candidate’s field of expertise is also encouraged, and the supervision of undergraduate research projects is expected. Successful candidates will have earned a doctoral degree and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to teaching excellence. Review of applications will begin immediately. Send cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, transcript (copies accepted), and a list of three references to Elissa Heil, Ph.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty, Wilson College, 1015 Philadelphia Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201, attn: Biology Search Committee or via email to [email protected]. Wilson College actively supports and celebrates diversity on campus and is committed to fostering a positive working, living and learning environment for all members of our community. We welcome people of all nationalities, ethnicities, races, religions, sexual orientations and political affiliations to join us in this endeavor. EOE.
