Two year position in Cell and Developmental Biology, Swarthmore College
Posted by Bradley Justin Davidson, on 5 November 2013
Closing Date: 15 March 2021
TWO-YEAR VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
Department of Biology, Swarthmore College
The Department of Biology at Swarthmore College invites applications for a two-year visiting assistant professor position for the 2014-15 and 2015-16 academic years. Teaching responsibilities include participation in a team-taught introductory biology course as well as teaching intermediate-level courses with weekly laboratories in cell biology (2014-15) and developmental biology (2015-16). Additionally, there may be an opportunity to teach an advanced seminar-style course (with laboratory projects) in an area that is complementary to our existing curriculum.
Applicants should have a Ph.D., teaching experience, and a strong commitment to undergraduate education. The College provides laboratory space and funds to support student research and faculty travel. The Biology Department is dedicated to educating and supporting a rich, diverse body of students and encourages candidates who will further advance the goals of fostering an inclusive community with diverse ideas and experiences. All application materials (curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, and three letters of recommendation) should be submitted online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3578 by January 13th, 2014. For more information, please visit our website at www.swarthmore.edu/biology. Questions regarding this position should be addressed to the Biology Department chair, Amy Cheng Vollmer, at avollme1@swarthmore.edu or by calling 610-328-8044.
Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college, located in the suburbs of Philadelphia,whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to inclusive excellence through diversity in its educational program and employment practices. The College actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world.