Ecolog Community, We seek to hire a full-time Assistant Professor in Biology beginning 5 January 2019. Please see full ad below for description. CBU uses an internal program and applicants should apply through the Human Resources page on Christian Brothers University website.
Thanks, James E Moore, Chair of Biology and Search Committee Chair: CBU is committed to creating and maintaining a rigorous and enriching learning experience for our students by providing them the best instruction and support by a superior faculty and staff. CBU encourages opportunities to celebrate diversity in an environment that prepares our students to be global citizens. CBU is an attractive and safe campus environment, and it is quite possibly one of the friendliest campuses anywhere. If you would like to contribute to these hallmarks of a CBU education, please consider applying for our faculty vacancies through these current employment opportunities. Job Description Position: Assistant Professor of Biology (Tenure Track) Department: Biology, School of Sciences The Department of Biology invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Biology (tenure track). This position requires a strong commitment to undergraduate biology education. The ideal candidates should be able to teach the first year sequence of freshman biology (both lecture and labs) along with anatomy and physiology I and II. Also, candidates should be able to complement our existing ecology courses supporting our undergraduate ecology degree. Potential courses desired include: herpetology, ichthyology, mammology, and evolution (when needed). Anticipated Start Date: 5 January 2019. Responsibilities and Duties: Teach 12 hours of undergraduate courses in Biology per semester Teach lecture and/or laboratory courses based on departmental need. These courses could include Biology courses to meet CBU's General Education requirements as well as undergraduate upper level courses. Show evidence of continued professional development Participate in department activities not limited to advising, mentoring undergraduate research, and occasional orientation activities. Job Requirements Requirements: A Ph.D. in Biology or a Ph.D. in a related discipline appropriate for a Biology faculty member. Must have a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. Experience in undergraduate biology education is strongly preferred. ABD candidates obtaining their Ph.D. by August 2019 strongly encouraged to apply. If degree is not completed by 5 January, 2019, the faculty (if hired) will hold the rank of Instructor until completion of Ph.D. has occurred. Additional Information Christian Brothers University: CBU is a private, Catholic, comprehensive university committed to preparing students of all faiths and backgrounds to excel in their professional and public lives by providing challenging educational opportunities in the arts, business, engineering, the sciences, and teacher education. Christian Brothers University offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment, regardless of sex, age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin or disability. Application Instructions Please apply online(https://cbu.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp? JOBID=98239#pageTop) and provide the following documents: Resume or CV Teaching Philosophy Cover letter Salary history/requirements