The Department of Biology at Willamette University welcomes applications for a non-tenure-track, visiting assistant professor position to begin August 2014. The appointment will be for one year, with potential for renewal up to three years depending on successful teaching.
We are seeking a broadly trained biologist who is strongly committed to excellence in both teaching and research in a liberal arts college environment. The successful candidate will be expected to teach 6 course units a year (1.0 unit/lecture, 0.5 unit/lab). The teaching assignments will include an introductory non-majors biology course (BIOL 110 Principles of Biology) and an introductory course for biology majors in EITHER Cellular Biology and Genetics OR Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. The candidate will also be asked to teach intermediate and advanced courses in his or her area of expertise. These might include: Microbiology, Gene Structure and Function, Molecular Genetics, General Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Molecular Ecology, or Behavioral Ecology. Course sizes range from 12 to 48 students. Our faculty are dedicated teacher-scholars, many of whom are successfully funding their research programs with extramural grants. Teaching in our department is inspired by Vision and Change (NSF, AAC&U, 2011) and research training is deeply embedded in the curriculum at all levels. The Departmental culture encourages extramural funding for research and pedagogical projects and candidates may expect support for their initiatives if they can create opportunities for our students. For more information about the Department of Biology, please visit http://www.willamette.edu/cla/biology. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in an appropriate area of biology. A.B.D candidates will be considered, but the Ph.D. must be completed before beginning the appointment. Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required. To apply visit the following URL: https://jobs.willamette.edu/postings/1088 The following materials will need to be uploaded as part of your online application: 1. A cover letter describing your interest in the position and indicating which of the two introductory courses you would teach (Cell Biology and Genetics OR Ecology, Evolution and Diversity) 2. A copy of your CV 3. A teaching statement describing your teaching philosophy and practice, and identifying advanced courses that you would be interested in teaching. 4. A research statement describing your current and future research goals, and how you might involve undergraduates in your work. 5. A diversity statement describing your experience with diverse populations and importance of diversity in teaching and research communities. 6. A copy of your graduate transcripts. 7. Three reference letters that address both research and teaching potential.* *As part of the online application, please include three references and notify them that they will be contacted electronically. The email from Human Resources will include a link where they will be able to submit a letter of recommendation/reference on your behalf. Please note letters will only be accessible to the search committee. Inquiries may be addressed to: David Craig, [email protected]. Open until finalists are selected. For optimal consideration, all application materials should be received by March 21, 2014. If you need assistance applying for this position please contact Human Resources, [email protected] or 503.370.6210 Willamette University, founded in 1842, is the oldest institution of higher education in the Far West. Willamette University is a selective residential liberal arts college in the heart of the Willamette Valley. Situated in Oregon’s capital city, Willamette includes the College of Liberal Arts (approximately 2000 students), and graduate programs in Education, Law, and Management. The academic year is divided into two semesters, beginning in late August and ending in May. The academic undergraduate profile is competitive, with a GPA of 3.84 and average composite SAT scores of 1260. Willamette students are recipients of prestigious national awards annually, such as NSF, Watson, Truman, Fulbright and Goldwater fellowships. Salem is located in the center of the Willamette Valley, approximately an hour’s drive from the Pacific Coast, the Cascade Mountains, and the cities of Portland and Eugene. To learn more about Willamette University, please visit http://www.willamette.edu. Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and to rich and rewarding communities, Willamette University is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. We seek candidates, particularly those from historically under-represented groups, whose work furthers diversity and who bring to campus varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Christopher Irwin Smith Associate Professor Department of Biology Willamette University Salem, OR 97301 ph: 503-370-6181 fax: 503-375-5425 Lab Website: http://www.willamette.edu/~csmith/ChrisSmith.htm
