The Department of Biology at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, invites applications for a 1.5-year, non-tenure eligible specified-term visiting instructional position that will begin January 10, 2024 (Spring semester 2024 through AY 2024-2025). We seek an individual with expertise in organismal biology, ecology, and biostatistics who can teach an upper-level conservation biology course and a biostatistics course. The successful applicant will be expected to be an effective teacher and will have a [3-3] teaching load.
Required: A Ph.D. in organismal biology/conservation biology or a closely related field is required at the time appointment begins (January 10, 2024).
Preferred: Previous experience teaching undergraduate courses, postdoctoral research experience, and the ability to offer special topics courses in the areas of conservation biology/ecology will be viewed favorably.
Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.wm.edu/postings/54498. Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a statement describing previous professional experience or future plans (or both) that demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and a statement of teaching interests. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.
For full consideration, submit application materials by the review date, August 14, 2023. Applications received after the review date will be considered if needed.
William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching, and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. William & Mary conducts background checks on applicants being considered for employment.
Information on the degree programs in the Department of Biology may be found at https://www.wm.edu/as/biology/index.php. For more information about the position, please reach out to Matthias Leu (mleu@wm.edu) and Kurt Williamson (kewilliamson@wm.edu).