The Biology Department at Trinity College (Hartford, CT) invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor in Vertebrate Biology to begin in fall 2024. The position is for one year, with possible extension to two years depending on institutional needs. The successful candidate will teach a total of five courses per year with labs counting as courses. The primary teaching duties include: (1) a course for biology majors in Vertebrate Biology (lecture and lab); (2) an additional course for majors in the candidate’s area of expertise (lecture and lab); and (3) a liberal arts biology course for non-majors (e.g., Human Evolution, Vertebrate Behavior, or Biology of Marine Vertebrates). Research space and summer support for undergraduate research collaborators are available, as well as funds for travel to professional meetings. The candidate should have a Ph.D. in biology or a closely related field by the time of appointment and previous teaching experience is desirable. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US. In particular, applicants who require the H-1B visa cannot be considered, and applicants who require sponsorship for visas other than the H-1B visa must pay all costs associated with visa applications.
Trinity College seeks a staff that reflects the changing demographics of our student body. Our student body is diverse, representing 41 states and 70 countries, with 21 percent U.S. students of color and 50 percent who identify as women. More than 90 percent of students live on campus. Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, CT. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students and 91 graduate students, the College maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant and diverse co-curricular program. Our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity’s most distinctive assets, and we cultivate strong connections with our neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout the Hartford region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, statements of teaching, research, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, plus the names of three references to: https://trincoll.peopleadmin.com. Review of applications will begin on Feb 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be addressed to the Search Chair, Kent Dunlap
