Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology
- Employer
- Providence College
- Location
- Rhode Island, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jun 22, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Humanities, Philosophy, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Biology & Life Sciences, Other Science & Technology
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Details
Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a premier Catholic
liberal arts institution steadfastly committed to academic
excellence through a dynamic core curriculum, a distinctive
Development of Western Civilization Program, and abundant
experiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher education
institution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committed
to providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social,
moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence
College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is
essential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strives
to foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting the
global environment in which we live and work.
The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’s capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally, Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from New York City.
For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report “Regional Universities – North Category” and has been commended by several other ranking publications.
Posting Details
Job Title Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology Rank Visiting Faculty Tenure Information Non-Tenure Track Job Description
Providence College’s baccalaureate program in Biology seeks one full-time visiting faculty member to fill a one-year position beginning in August 2021. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to and/or experience with engaging diverse students both in the classroom and potentially through collaborative research experiences.
Essential Duties
This candidate will be expected to teach the program’s required introductory general biology course and lab sections, and an upper level course lab course in the area of organismal or environmental biology for majors and environmental biology courses for non-majors. The position includes health or dental insurance benefits, and the salary at PC is competitive.
Education and Experience Required
Applicants are required to have a Ph.D., a strong commitment to undergraduate education, and be able to foster an inclusive, collaborative atmosphere among students and faculty. Applicants should submit on-line a curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin by July 10th, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. Application details are available on the career site at: https://careers.providence.edu. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Patrick Ewanchuk, Chair, Department of Biology, 1 Cunningham Square, Providence College, Providence, RI 02918; phone (401-865-2394), or email (ewanchuk@providence.edu). For more information about our program, please visit our website: https://biology.providence.edu/.
Posting Number F101P Open Date 06/22/2021 Close Date 07/13/2021 Open Until Filled Yes Full consideration of application if received by: Instructions to candidates
Applicants must apply online where they will submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcript(s), a statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and email addresses of three references who will provide letters of recommendation on their behalf. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Alternate Application Submission Instructions College Information/EOE Statement
Providence College is a Roman Catholic, four-year liberal arts institution conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars and seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its mission. Providence College is committed to upholding an academic culture and campus community that attracts and supports the development of a diverse faculty reflecting the global environment in which we live and work. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, the College especially encourages applications from women and people of color.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’s capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally, Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from New York City.
For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report “Regional Universities – North Category” and has been commended by several other ranking publications.
Posting Details
Job Title Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology Rank Visiting Faculty Tenure Information Non-Tenure Track Job Description
Providence College’s baccalaureate program in Biology seeks one full-time visiting faculty member to fill a one-year position beginning in August 2021. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to and/or experience with engaging diverse students both in the classroom and potentially through collaborative research experiences.
Essential Duties
This candidate will be expected to teach the program’s required introductory general biology course and lab sections, and an upper level course lab course in the area of organismal or environmental biology for majors and environmental biology courses for non-majors. The position includes health or dental insurance benefits, and the salary at PC is competitive.
Education and Experience Required
Applicants are required to have a Ph.D., a strong commitment to undergraduate education, and be able to foster an inclusive, collaborative atmosphere among students and faculty. Applicants should submit on-line a curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin by July 10th, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. Application details are available on the career site at: https://careers.providence.edu. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Patrick Ewanchuk, Chair, Department of Biology, 1 Cunningham Square, Providence College, Providence, RI 02918; phone (401-865-2394), or email (ewanchuk@providence.edu). For more information about our program, please visit our website: https://biology.providence.edu/.
Posting Number F101P Open Date 06/22/2021 Close Date 07/13/2021 Open Until Filled Yes Full consideration of application if received by: Instructions to candidates
Applicants must apply online where they will submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcript(s), a statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and email addresses of three references who will provide letters of recommendation on their behalf. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Alternate Application Submission Instructions College Information/EOE Statement
Providence College is a Roman Catholic, four-year liberal arts institution conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars and seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its mission. Providence College is committed to upholding an academic culture and campus community that attracts and supports the development of a diverse faculty reflecting the global environment in which we live and work. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, the College especially encourages applications from women and people of color.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Statement / Philosophy
- Letter of Recommendation
- Optional Document
Company
Providence College, a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Catholic institution of higher education in Rhode Island conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its mission. The College is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment that supports all of its students, faculty, and staff. All members of the community share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning experience valuing differences and practicing inclusion. We invite applications from qualified individuals who possess the experience, knowledge, and commitment to work within a diverse learning environment. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Providence College is an equal opportunity employer.
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