Per Course Visitor, Biology Department

Wesleyan University, founded in 1831, is a diverse, energetic liberal arts community where critical thinking and practical idealism go hand in hand.

Position Details

The Biology Department at Wesleyan University seeks per-course visiting instructors for two upper-level undergraduate courses in developmental biology and/or evolutionary biology for the Spring 2023 semester (January-May). This could be a one- or two-course position depending on the interests and expertise of the candidate. The specific courses within developmental biology or evolutionary biology are negotiable, and would presumably be close to the candidate’s area of expertise. Wesleyan University is a selective liberal-arts university with Ph.D. programs in Natural Sciences and Mathematics and Music, with several diversity-promoting programs ( https://www.wesleyan.edu/inclusion/pie.html ).
Minimum Qualifications

Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in Biology or a related field.
Special Instructions To Applicants

Please submit the following: (1) a cover letter (specifying whether the application is to teach one or two courses), (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a teaching statement, (4) a diversity/equity/inclusion statement (describing how you will embrace the college’s commitment to fostering an inclusive community, as well as your experience working with individuals from historically marginalized or underserved groups), and email addresses for three recommenders
Additional Information

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.

Please contact Michael Singer (msinger@wesleyan.edu) if you have questions about the application process.

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Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504, or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to: Alison Williams, Vice President for Equity & Inclusion/ Title IX Officer, 860-685-3927, awilliams@wesleyan.edu.