ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY NORTHLAND COLLEGE Ashland, Wisconsin Deadline: November 30, 2017
Listing: https://my.northland.edu/job/assistant-professor-biology/ Northland College, a liberal arts college with a unique environmental mission and located on the beautiful south shore of Lake Superior, seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure-track appointment at the assistant professor level beginning in August 2018. With an enrollment of approximately 650 students, Northland College offers unique teaching and research opportunities for its faculty. Our distinctively experiential brand of liberal arts education, our focus on the environment and sustainability, our location, and our strong relationships with our surrounding tribal communities make Northland a great place to develop and sustain a successful academic career. Northland College has adopted a strategic initiative to increase the diversity of its faculty and staff. The College provides equal opportunity for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Northland College is an affirmative action employer. People of color, women, and others who would provide diverse perspectives to our College are encouraged to apply for this position. AA/EOE Northland College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Northland College is an equal opportunity employer. RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS Duties and Responsibilities This is primarily a teaching position with a teaching load of six courses per year, including two sections of a sophomore-level cell biology course and an introductory biology course taught to both majors and non-majors. The ability to teach courses in anatomy and human biology is desired. There also exists the opportunity to develop other courses in the applicant’s area of expertise consistent with the mission and needs of the College. The successful applicant must demonstrate a commitment to the liberal arts that includes interdisciplinary teaching, service to the College and the larger community, and scholarly work that provides opportunities for student research. Qualifications A PhD, conferred by August 2018, in biology or a related field is required. HOW TO APPLY A completed application contains: Cover letter that describes your interest in Northland College and the extent to which your experiences and qualification match the College’s priorities List of three professional references in PDF format Curriculum Vitae Statement of teaching philosophy Application Deadline: November 30, 2017 Apply Online https://my.northland.edu/job/assistant-professor-biology/ Contact: Human Resources humanresour...@northland.edu
