Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology
Company: College of Charleston
Location: Charleston
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Posting Details
POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title
Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology
Position Type
Visiting
School/Area
School of Sciences and Mathematics
Department
Biology
Position Description
The Department of Biology at the College of Charleston invites
applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology to begin
August 2024. This is a one year position. Candidates must have a
Ph.D. in biology or a related field and a strong commitment to
teaching. Primary teaching responsibilities include introductory
biology and other courses as needed by the Department and that fit
with the candidate's area of expertise. A typical semester load is
12 contact hours, where lecture and laboratories each count as 3
contact hours. We are especially interested in candidates with
previous teaching experience. While this is primarily a teaching
position, we are also interested in candidates who can bring an
ongoing research program to the department that could involve
undergraduate or graduate students.
The College of Charleston, located in Charleston, SC, is a public
liberal arts and sciences institution of 11,000 students, with MS
programs in Marine Biology and Environmental Studies, and a
commitment to excellence in teaching and research. Satellite
facilities include the 850+ acre Stono Preserve located 18 miles
west of Charleston, SC and the Grice Marine Laboratory which is
close to the downtown campus. There are numerous nearby natural
areas including Francis Marion National Forest, protected areas,
barrier islands, and there are ample opportunities to collaborate
with researchers at neighboring research institutions including:
the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), the Citadel, South
Carolina Department of Natural Resources, University of South
Carolina (USC), Clemson Coastal Research and Education Center, and
USDA Vegetable Laboratory. Information about the department is
available at
Applicants should submit electronic (pdf) copies of a cover letter,
curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial
graduate transcripts, and contact information for three colleagues
that can be contacted to provide recommendations to the following
posting: . Applicants may optionally submit a statement of research
interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and up to three
relevant publications. We encourage applicants to highlight their
experience and approach to teaching and mentoring students,
including under-represented groups, in their cover letter and
teaching statement. Questions regarding this position can be
directed to Eric McElroy, mcelroye@cofc.edu. This is a nine-month
appointment and may be renewable pending satisfactory performance
and availability of funds; salary is competitive and commensurate
with experience and qualifications. Review of applications will
begin April 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any
individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national
origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
Candidates are encouraged to consider the following related
postings: Visiting Assistant Professor of Ecology [], Visiting
Assistant Professor of Genetics [].
Special Instructions to Applicants
Posting Date
04/04/2024
Closing Date
08/01/2024
Open Until Filled?
No
Posting Number
F2016394P
EEO Statement
The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any
individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national
origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/15106
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