Posted on April 12, 2022
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New College of Florida invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology in the area of Ecology. New College of Florida is committed to creating an environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, respectful of difference and where all members of our community can experience a sense of belonging both inside and outside of the classroom. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching and mentoring as well as candidates who are underrepresented in biology are particularly encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will teach two courses per semester, including one section of introductory biology covering ecology, evolution and genetics, as well as an intermediate-level ecology lecture with lab. In addition to two courses per semester, the candidate will teach students in small group situations which may include supervising undergraduate research and honors theses and/or sponsoring student-centered tutorials. The candidate will have access to research facilities including those in the new east wing of the Heiser Natural Science Building, the Pritzker Marine Biology Research Center and the 188 acre Tidy Island Preserve. Collaborations with regional research institutions are encouraged.
This non-tenure track position is a 9-month appointment for the 2022-2023 academic year that can be renewed.
Minimum Qualifications: This position requires a Ph.D. degree in Biology or a closely related field that is conferred prior to starting the position in August 2022.
Additional Information:
Situated on Sarasota Bay along the Gulf of Mexico, New College is the nationally recognized honors college of the State University System in Florida. A small, innovative liberal arts institution, New College offers an individualized and student-centered curriculum where students receive narrative evaluations in lieu of grades.
Interested candidates should apply online at http://www.ncf.edu/employment, providing (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) contact information for three references, (4) a research statement including roles for undergraduates, (5) statement of teaching philosophy that also addresses experience with diversity, equity and inclusion and (6) graduate transcript (may be unofficial for initial application).
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by May 2, 2022. Additional materials (letters of reference and proposed ideas for course descriptions) will be requested of shortlisted candidates.
Contact Rosanne Cohn (rcohn@ncf.edu) with any questions about the application process or to request accommodations. You may contact the Chair of the Natural Sciences Department Sandra Gilchrist (gilchrist@ncf.edu) regarding other aspects of the position.
New College is committed to the principles of equal education and employment opportunities for, and nondiscrimination towards applicants and employees with respect to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran status, as provided by law, and in accordance with New College of Florida’s respect for personal dignity. It is NCF’s goal to create and maintain a work and study environment that is positive and free of unlawful discrimination. Further, New College of Florida encourages the recognition of the diversity of its population and seeks to promote delivery systems, curricular activities and programs that reflect this diversity in all facets of NCF life.
