Job Information
Wesleyan University Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Biology in Middletown, Connecticut
Position Information
Job Posting Number F00398
Position Title Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Biology
Department Biology Department-1048
Job Category Faculty Posting
Position Type Full-Time
Position Details
The Biology Department at Wesleyan University invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor in Biology. Job responsibilities will focus on teaching introductory biology lecture and laboratory courses. The successful candidate will teach the equivalent of five undergraduate courses each year. In the first year, the fall (September-December) teaching will include co-teaching of Principles of Biology I (introduction to molecular and cell biology, 30-40 students) and Principles of Biology I Laboratory (two lab sections) as well as one upper-level course in the candidate’s area of expertise. The spring (January-May) teaching will include co-teaching Principles of Biology II laboratory (introduction to organismal and population biology, two lab sections) as well as one upper-level course in the candidate’s area of expertise. The initial appointment is for one year and is renewable for two additional years based on performance. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2024.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in biology or related field.
Management Competencies
Competencies
Special Instructions To Applicants
Please submit the following: (1) a cover Letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a teaching statement, (4) a diversity/equity/inclusion statement (describing how you will embrace the college’s commitment to fostering an inclusive community, as well as your experience working with individuals from historically marginalized or underserved groups), and (5) email addresses of three recommenders.
Additional Information
Review of applications will begin May 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
Please contact Shana Sperry (ssperry@wesleyan.edu) if you have questions about the application process.
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Quick Link https://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/10428
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