Reporting to the Chair of the Biology and Environmental Science Department, the Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology provides instruction and advising to undergraduate students. This faculty appointment includes a full-time teaching load in addition to office hours, advising, committee work, research, and opportunities for continued professional development.
The Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology may supervise teaching assistants and student research conducted in the department.
The Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology will:
● Teach a full-time teaching load to include lecture and laboratory courses in Genetics, Cell and Molecular Biology, a lecture course in Biostatistics or Evolution, upper-level courses related to candidate’s areas of expertise, and potential contributions to the Introductory Biology sequence or General Education Curriculum.
● Utilize innovative and collaborative teaching methods in support of the Department’s mission and learning objectives that promote biology knowledge, laboratory techniques, critical thinking, and communication competency within the discipline.
● Attend department and university faculty meetings.
● Advise students in scheduling classes and making progress towards degree completion and career progression.
● Advise undergraduate student research projects.
● Contribute to Departmental and interdisciplinary initiatives, including recruitment and retention efforts and curriculum development.
● Participate in University activities including but not limited to: committee assignments and activities, extra- and co-curricular activities supporting student success and achievement in alignment with a liberal arts tradition, and professional development activities which personally and academically enhance a professional academic career.
● Perform other essential duties as assigned/as outlined in the Faculty Manual.
(A) Ph.D. in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology or related field. ABD considered with degree completion before start date.
(B) College-level teaching (lecture and laboratory) experience.
(C) Sufficient background to teach lecture and laboratory courses in Genetics and Cell and Molecular Biology.
(A) Two years college-level teaching (lecture and laboratory) experience.
(B) Ability to teach a lecture course in Biostatistics or Evolution.
(C) Ability to perform research with undergraduates.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to relate to a diverse cross-section of individuals.
- Must demonstrate analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
- Demonstrated strong commitment to student-centered active learning and student engagement activities.
- Willingness to participate in campus responsibilities and activities during the day, evenings, and /or weekends at both on-campus and off-campus locations.
- Demonstrated experience, knowledge and appreciation for a liberal arts tradition.
- Commitment and a demonstrated record of academic excellence with professional and personal integrity.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
- A demonstrated work ethic that promotes teamwork, enhances creativity and motivation, and builds consensus in a high-energy and high-task environment.
- Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Knowledge of operation and use of various office equipment including, but not limited to: personal computer, including spreadsheet and word processing software, integrated database software, fax machine, copier, telephone, scanner, and printers. Employee in this position must have a valid Ohio driver’s license.
The following laboratory equipment is available for teaching labs and/or research projects: micropipettors, incubators, autoclave, -20 and -80 freezers, sets of compound and dissecting microscopes, digital microscopes, fluorescent research microscopes, thermal cyclers, agarose gel electrophoresis, and SDS PAGE equipment.
For consideration, complete the online application.