Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology The Department of Biology at Stetson University invites applications for a position as Visiting Assistant Professor for the Spring 2016 semester.
QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. in organismal biology with evidence of strong teaching skills is required. Candidates with expertise in ecology, animal physiology or plant physiology are particularly encouraged to apply. RESPONSIBILITIES: The new colleague will be expected to teach one course, and associated lab sections, in the introductory biology sequence as well as a course in the General Education curriculum (i.e., a science course for non-science majors and its associated lab). The candidate will also assist with academic advising of students prior to the spring registration period. For more information on our expectations in teaching and scholarship and our support for faculty development, please see the Academic Affairs website: http://www.stetson.edu/other/faculty/professional-development/index.php. THE DEPARTMENT: The Biology Department (http://www.stetson.edu/other/academics/programs/biology.php) consists of ten faculty members with areas of expertise in molecular biology and ecology, microbiology, neurobiology, developmental biology, evolutionary biology, and aquatic and terrestrial organismal ecology. We emphasize small classes, investigative research in and out of the classroom, and service-learning/community-based research. For examples of collaborative research with students across the university see Stetson Showcase at http://www.stetson.edu/other/research/surcas.php . THE UNIVERSITY: Founded in 1883, Stetson University (http://www.stetson.edu) is a private, selective university comprised of a rich array of liberal arts and professional academic programs. Collectively, Stetsons teacher-scholar faculty works with 3,800 students in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The Universitys historic main campus, located in DeLand, enrolls more than 2,500 students in undergraduate programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business Administration, and the School of Music. Stetson University College of Law, Floridas first law school, moved from the main campus to Gulfport in 1945, and, with the addition of the Tampa Law Center, serves over 1,000 students working full-time or part- time toward J.D. or LL.M. degrees. Graduate programs offered at the main campus and at Stetson University Center in Celebration include Business, Educational Leadership, Reading, Education, Counseling, and English. Stetson has regularly been ranked among the best regional universities in the Southeast and was the first private college in Florida to be granted a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Stetson University provides an inspiring education that engages students with rigorous academic and creative study grounded in liberal learning and promotes civic values of personal and social responsibility. Working closely with faculty and with one another, students cultivate abilities to explore issues deeply, think critically, reason empirically, speak persuasively, and connect ideas creatively. Firmly committed to inclusive excellence, our vibrant community of teacher-scholars nurtures the potential of individual students to lead lives of significance and prepares each to meet the challenges of shaping the futurelocally, nationally, and globally. THE COMMUNITY: DeLand is a picturesque residential community of 25,000 located 20 miles west of Daytona Beach and 35 miles northeast of Orlando. The area offers extensive cultural as well as recreational activities. SALARY: Salary is competitive. STARTING DATE: January 1, 2016 APPLICATION: Applicants must send the following materials for consideration: 1) a cover letter that includes the candidate's philosophy of teaching in a liberal arts university, 2) a curriculum vitae, and 3) three letters of recommendation, at least two of which include an evaluation of teaching ability. Candidates are encouraged to highlight skills and experiences that demonstrate a commitment to social justice, diversity and inclusion. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Application materials may be submitted electronically to Dr. Cindy Bennington at [email protected] or mailed to the following address: Dr. Cindy Bennington, Search Committee Chair Department of Biology Stetson University 421 N. Woodland Blvd. Unit 8264 DeLand, FL 32723 Stetson University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that affirms cultural diversity and inclusion as a core value of academic excellence at Stetson University. We are committed to achieving equal access in education, employment, and participation through the recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds, and to meaningful academic and intellectual transformation in curriculum, research and service. We are dedicated to actions and policies that foster a community in which individuals with various identities, cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints work together to create opportunities for engagement through rewarding and fulfilling careers and personal experiences in a culturally and racially diverse society and a globalized world. We strongly encourage members of historically under-represented and economically-disadvantaged groups and women to apply for employment. Stetson University is an EEO, ADA, ADEA, and GINA employer.
