Dear colleagues, Ithaca College seeks applications for a one-year term position at the assistant professor level, to begin in August. The position emphasizes teaching ecology & evolutionary biology at the introductory undergraduate level. Applications are due April 22nd, which is only two weeks away. The official position description appears below.
With my best regards ~ Brooks Miner Assistant Professor, Department of Biology Ithaca College ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - 001217 Organization : Biology Primary Location : United States-New York-Ithaca Description : The Biology Department at Ithaca College invites applications for a full time, one-year, non- tenure-eligible faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 16, 2016. The primary responsibility is to coordinate and teach the Spring 2017 Fundamentals of Biology II: Ecology and Evolution, a large introductory course and associated labs for allied health students. In Fall 2016, the faculty member will teach a lecture course primarily for non-science majors as well as laboratory sections of Fundamentals of Biology I: Cells and Bodies. Responsibilities will amount to 12 teaching contact hours each semester. Qualifications : Preference will be given to individuals with prior undergraduate teaching experience, and to individuals who have completed a PhD in an appropriate field by August 2016. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to teach in ways that value the varied learning needs and interests of a culturally diverse student population, and that reflect a commitment to encouraging the success of all students. We also seek candidates who have relevant experience and/or a record of professional engagement with groups and communities underrepresented in the academy. Candidates from underrepresented groups whose exclusion from the academy has been longstanding are strongly encouraged to apply. Department Description: The Biology department is housed within the school of Humanities & Sciences, which consists of approximately 2,500 undergraduates. The department offers both a B.A. and a B.S. in Biology, a B.A in Biology teacher education, and a B.S. in Biochemistry (in collaboration with the Chemistry department). The department teaches a variety of courses for Biology/Biochemistry majors, general education classes for non-science majors, and service courses for other programs in the Health Sciences. With the major focus at Ithaca College on teaching, excellence in teaching is a critical factor in evaluation of faculty. College Introduction: At Ithaca College, a comprehensive residential campus community of 6,500 students, we strive to be at the forefront of the higher education landscape. Our strategic plan, IC 20/20, positions us to offer a distinct integrative learning experience that makes students ready for the personal, professional, and global challenges of our age. We seek candidates who embrace integrative learning and want to be a part of this exciting time in Ithaca College history. We encourage creative collaboration and innovation in our faculty and staff, providing support and resources for them to grow in their fields and lead students to their own innovative ideas and achievements. We welcome different ways of thinking and look for candidates with unique points of view and life experiences. We are inclusive of individuals with a wide range of cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds, talents, and skills. Our campus is a vibrant and rewarding community where diverse minds can learn, succeed, and excel. When reviewing candidates, we are looking for indicators of a number of core competencies. Prospective candidates must be adaptable, collaborative, inclusive, respectful, responsive, results driven, and sustainable. They must communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership, exhibit professional integrity and ethics, take initiative, value personal and professional development, and show that they will engage in the college. Nestled in the heart of New York State's scenic Finger Lakes region, Ithaca College sits atop South Hill overlooking picturesque Cayuga Lake and is just minutes away from the city center. Combining small town warmth and charm with the vibrancy of a college community, the thriving and culturally diverse city of Ithaca has been rated by Kiplinger's as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States. To learn more about Ithaca College, visit us at ithaca.edu. Instructions for submitting your application: Interested applicants must apply online at ithaca.edu/jobs/ and attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy that includes approaches to teaching large lecture courses. Two letters of recommendation should be emailed directly to Leann Kanda, Chair of Search Committee, at [email protected]. Questions about the online application may be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-8000. Review of applications will begin immediately. To ensure full consideration, complete applications should be received by April 22, 2016. Target Start Date : Aug 16, 2016
