Job Description:
The Biology Department at Skidmore College (https://www.skidmore.edu/biology) invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning in the Fall of 2023. Candidates from any sub-discipline of biology are encouraged to apply. Skidmore College is a highly selective, nationally ranked liberal arts college in Saratoga Springs, New York, with a student population of 2,600 (8:1 student-faculty ratio), 26% of whom are domestic students of color, 11% are international students, and 15% are first generation college students. Skidmore is known for having faculty devoted to the instruction and mentoring of undergraduates. Enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring students in a collaborative, undergraduate environment is therefore essential, and the department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to diversity and excellence of the academic community through their inclusive teaching. A Ph.D. in Biology or a related field is required and prior teaching experience is desirable, although not required. The successful candidate will be expected to teach 200- and/or 300-level courses that contribute to the biology major in their areas of specialization. The average teaching load is 9 contact hours per semester (18 contact hours per year) where lecture sections are 3 contact hours and labs are 3 contact hours.
Review of the applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position may be sent to the department chair, Dr. Jason Breves (jbreves@skidmore.edu).
Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. in biology, or related field, is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Prior teaching experience or post-doctoral research.
Required Documents Needed to Apply:
• On-line application
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of Three References
Special Instructions to the Applicant:
A complete application includes the following materials: (1) a cover letter that describes how the applicant will effectively engage with a diverse student body as a teacher and a list of courses that they are interested in teaching; (2) a curriculum vitae; and (3) the names, affiliations, and contact information of three professional references. Review of the applications will begin immediately.
Pay Range: Commensurate with experience
In order to prevent or significantly reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission at Skidmore College and protect all members of the College community from infection, successful candidates will be required to submit proof of full vaccination as a condition of employment, unless exempted as a reasonable accommodation of a medical condition or sincerely religious belief or practice.
EEO STATEMENT
Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.
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