Schmid College of Science and Technology (SCST) at Chapman University seeks applicants for a non-tenure track, full-time Instructional Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, effective Fall 2016.
Chapman University, located in the heart of Orange County, California, offers traditional undergraduate programs in the arts and sciences and select pre-professional and graduate programs. Ranked in the top tier of western universities by U.S. News and World Report, Chapman has gained national recognition with its commitment to excellence through research and innovative teaching. More information about Chapman University is available at http://www.chapman.edu. SCST offers a B.S. degree in biological sciences. SCST also offers a wide variety of degrees in science disciplines and is deeply committed to excellence in scholarship and teaching, including providing students with personalized educational experiences involving mentoring and collaborative research. More information about Schmid College of Science & Technology is available at http://www.chapman.edu/SCST. Qualifications: Requirements include a PhD in Biology or related field, excellent organizational and communication skills, and substantial hands-on lab experience. Successful candidates will have prior experience teaching undergraduate students, an interest in mentoring undergraduates inside and outside the teaching lab environment (20 students), and the ability to teach in a large lecture environment (40-80 students). Responsibilities: This position will have a teaching load of 4-4, teaching mostly undergraduate courses and may serve as a student advisor. Teaching labs will range from 10-20 students, while lectures may range from 40-80 students. Candidates should submit the following electronically via AcademicJobsOnline.org: > cover letter > curriculum vitae > teaching philosophy statement > three letters of recommendation > Chapman University Faculty Employment Application (download at https://chapman.sharefile.com/d/s7ded350425c46f98) In the cover letter, the candidates should briefly discuss how they might contribute to Chapman's goals for diversity and inclusion. More information on diversity and inclusion at Chapman can be found at http://www.chapman.edu/diversity/. Review of applications will commence October 15, 2015. Successful completion of a criminal background check is required for the final candidate.
