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The Lake Forest College Biology Department and Health Professions Program invites applications for a one-year, full-time, visiting assistant professor, starting August, 2022. We are seeking a well-qualified biologist to teach a new Microbiology course for health professions students with lab, lab sections of our established biology course, Molecules, Genes, and Cells, and a biology senior seminar course in the candidate’s area of expertise. PhD expected, but postdoctoral training not required. Demonstrated excellence in teaching beyond traditional TA experience is preferred. Successful candidates will demonstrate enthusiasm for liberal arts education.
We provide excellent mentoring of undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts college setting. Our department has federally-funded faculty and a new science building including a research-grade greenhouse, tissue culture lab, and aquatic and terrestrial vivaria. Members of the Biology Department actively engage in interdisciplinary programs in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Environmental Studies, Neuroscience and a new Health Professions Program.
A highly selective liberal arts college located on Chicago’s North Shore, Lake Forest College enrolls approximately 1,600 students from more than 40 states and from more than 70 countries. Lake Forest is one of the most diverse small colleges in the Midwest with nearly 40% of our student body comprised of domestic minority and international students. The majority of our STEM pool is female and also includes a significant number of first generation and traditionally underrepresented students. Lake Forest College embraces diversity and encourages applications from women, members of historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
In a single PDF, please send the following: 1) cover letter that describes your motivation for applying to Lake Forest College, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement of teaching philosophy, and 4) diversity statement that describes your experience with and plans to increase recruitment, retention, and success of diverse students in a liberal arts environment. Please request that two letters be sent directly from recommenders. All documents should be sent electronically to Professor Karen Kirk, biosearch@lakeforest.edu. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
