The Biology Department at Roanoke College seeks a broadly trained Animal Physiologist (area of expertise open) to fill a Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning August 2022. The position is a one-year position, renewable for up to two additional years, and designed to provide teaching experience at a small liberal arts institution for a person seeking full-time employment at such an institution.
A Ph.D. (or equivalent) is required. ABD candidates will be considered. Prior teaching experience (including teaching assistantships in graduate school) and/or post-doctoral research experience are desirable but not required. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
A successful candidate will be committed to excellent undergraduate teaching and scholarly work in a liberal arts setting. Teaching responsibilities will include an upper level course on Animal Physiology. Other responsibilities could include courses in our introductory major series and courses in our general education curriculum. Future opportunities may exist to develop additional upper-division courses in the candidate’s area(s) of expertise. The annual teaching load is seven courses; both lecture and laboratory are counted equally.
Candidates with interests in mentoring under-represented students, cultivating an inclusive learning environment, and/or sponsoring diverse community engagement are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates should describe prior experiences and future goals relevant to diversity and inclusion as part of their cover letter for this application.
The Biology Department is committed to developing a climate that fosters scientific exploration and discovery. The option to develop a research program that mentors undergraduate students and is suitable for a small liberal arts college environment is
encouraged and supported to the extent possible, but it is not a requirement for the position.
Interested candidates should submit (1) a cover letter that includes their potential contributions in support of a diverse community, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) academic transcripts, (4) a teaching statement that addresses both their broader teaching philosophy and their specific qualifications to teach a course in Animal Physiology, (5) a research statement that describes their past experiences and future goals, and (6) contact information for three references to dyer@roanoke.edu. Reference letters will be requested prior to invitations for interviews at a later date. All materials must be submitted electronically. Questions about the position should be addressed to Dr. Marilee Ramesh, Chair, Biology Department, at ramesh@roanoke.edu. The deadline for application materials has been extended to January 30, 2022. Applications will continue be accepted until the position is filled.
Roanoke College is a nationally ranked residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), located in the beautiful Roanoke Valley of Virginia. A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Roanoke College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its faculty, staff, and students; women and members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
