Hello Ecolog'ers,
The Department of Biology at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, CO
is hiring a tenure track Assistant Professor with a specialty in
Zoology/Animal Biology. Below is a summary of the job posting. For more
information, please see the complete job posting:
https://coloradomesa.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=194&site=2
Cheers!
Johanna Varner
Assistant Professor of Biology
Colorado Mesa University
SUMMARY:
The Biological Sciences Department at Colorado Mesa University invites
applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Zoology
beginning August, 2019. The successful applicant will join a dynamic
department that includes field, cellular, molecular and organismal
biologists, focused on excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentorship
of undergraduate research. Preference will be given to applicants with
research interests in an area of animal biology that are complementary to
the strengths already present in the department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include teaching 12 credits/semester, offering research
opportunities to undergraduate students, advising, and service to the
department and university. Teaching responsibilities will include
introductory courses in biology and zoology for majors and non-majors.
Upper-division courses will include courses related to the candidate’s
specialty that complement the existing curriculum. Other duties may be
assigned
The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester; some assigned
courses may be taught on-line, hybrid, or via distance delivery modalities.
Scholarship in the discipline, involvement with advising and service to the
department and profession are expected.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability
required.
REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Required Degree. A Ph.D. in Biology or a related field from an
accredited institution is required.
ABD candidates considered if the doctorate expected to be completed by
August 15, 2019.
Some Teaching Experience preferred.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in undergraduate
teaching and mentorship in addition to postdoctoral training.
Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have
experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a
demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for
underrepresented students within higher education.
APPLICATION: Submit a cover letter, resume or CV, Statement of teaching
philosophy (including a description of teaching experience and interests),
statement of research interests including plan to involve undergraduate
students, and three letters of recommendation statement of teaching and
research interests, three letters of recommendation and a copy of
transcripts for all degrees completed (If your transcripts include a social
security number or birthdate, please redact this information before
uploading the documents. Official transcripts will be required upon
hire). Letters of recommendation submitted on behalf of the applicant may
be sent to cmuj...@coloradomesa.edu.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled. To ensure consideration,
complete applications must be received by 1/10/2019.
