Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology Davidson College The Davidson College Biology Department invites applications for a two-year visiting assistant professor position in organismal biology and biostatistics, beginning 01 July 2019. The area of specialization is open and may include physiology, evolution, ecology, behavior, conservation biology, or related fields. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in biology (or related field) by July 2019, ability and interest in teaching biostatistics, and teaching experience in introductory organismal biology. We seek an individual with demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, which includes fostering inclusive learning environments where all students can thrive. The annual teaching load is five courses over two semesters, which may be met through a combination of an introductory organismal biology course (BIO112/114) plus lab, biostatistics (BIO240), and the offering of an upper-level organismal/ecological biology course plus lab/field component in the candidate's area of expertise. Apply online only at http://employment.davidson.edu<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Femployment.davidson.edu%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ckgsmith%40davidson.edu%7C84ada2d0f0964a39f10008d644d975bb%7C35d8763cd2b14213b629f5df0af9e3c3%7C1%7C0%7C636772099092720973&sdata=Z7oD244jPNLCFR%2BrwuwjgTg3n8AtXKlN8tCxaHh0T9k%3D&reserved=0>. Position is open until filled; review of applications begins 05 January 2019. Application materials include a detailed cover letter with discrete sections describing: 1) teaching philosophy, 2) research interests, and 3) how teaching, research, and/or service might contribute to Davidson's institutional commitment to diversity and inclusion<https://www.davidson.edu/student-life/multicultural-life/institutional-commitment>, a CV, and names and contact information of references. Davidson College is a highly selective, residential, four-year liberal arts college, located 20 miles from Charlotte, NC that is consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the country. Davidson faculty members enjoy a low faculty-student ratio, emphasis on and appreciation of excellence in teaching, and outstanding research facilities. A collegial, respectful atmosphere honors academic achievement and integrity, upholds educational excellence, encourages student-faculty collaborative research, and prioritizes inclusive pedagogy. At Davidson College, we believe the college grows stronger by recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff committed to building an inclusive community. In order to achieve and sustain educational excellence, we seek to hire talented faculty and staff across the intersections of diverse races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, socio-economic backgrounds, political perspectives, abilities, cultures, and national origins. See https://www.davidson.edu/news/biology-news/181030-two-year-visiting-assistant-professor-of-biology-in-organismal-biology-and-biostatistics- for more details.
Kevin G. Smith Associate Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies Department of Biology Davidson College Box 7118 (US Mail) 209 Ridge Rd (FedEx, UPS) Davidson, NC 28035 Office: (704) 894-3038
