Assistant Professor

Position Information

Employment Status

Full-time

Faculty/Type Title

Assistant Professor

Area of Study

Ecology and Evoluntionary Biology

Begins

August 16, 2023

About the College

Spelman College seeks teacher/scholars dedicated to excellence in teaching and to the continued enhancement of the academic environment for students and colleagues. Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a private four-year liberal arts college located in Atlanta, GA. The oldest historically Black college for women in the United States, Spelman is a member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium and Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education. All tenure-track candidates are expected to have a demonstrated interest in liberal arts and sciences education, contribute effectively to undergraduate teaching, assist in curriculum development, provide service to the department and College, as well as be active in scholarly, creative, and/or research productivity appropriate to a liberal arts environment.

Position Description

The Department of Biology invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin in August 2023. We seek outstanding teacher/scholars dedicated to excellence in the area of ecology and/or evolutionary biology. An ideal candidate would demonstrate a history of innovative research and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Applicants are also expected to engage in scholarly activity and to actively pursue an independently-funded research program. The department has a strong, proven reputation for educating and training women of African descent to excel in STEM fields. The successful candidate will be able to teach courses at the undergraduate level in the area of Population Biology. The position also requires contributing effectively to curriculum development efforts, advising and mentoring students, and providing service to the Department and College. Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to working with women and underrepresented minority students through teaching, mentoring, and research are especially encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or related area

Preferred Qualifications :
Post-doctoral experience preferred

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F367P

Open Date

09/16/2022

Close Date

01/03/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants

Any correspondence regarding the position or your application will be relayed to you by our Faculty Affairs Team. Please do not reach out to any department faculty regarding the position or status of your application. We appreciate your interest and consideration.

EEO Statement

Spelman College is an EEO /Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Title IX Employer and we participate in E-Verify. We are a smoke-free campus

Deadline to Receive Letter(s) of Reference

01/10/2023
Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter of Interest
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Transcripts (unofficial)
4. Research Statement
5. Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents