Visiting Assistant Professor, Marine Biology
- Employer
- Rollins College
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Jan 15, 2025
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science & Mathematics, Geology & Earth Sciences
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Visiting Assistant Professor, Marine Biology
Position Summary:
The Department of Biology at Rollins College invites applications for a one year Visiting Assistant Professor position with expertise in marine molecular ecology, beginning August 2025 and continuing until May of 2026. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence both in the classroom and in the field. Teaching responsibilities will include our general biology series for majors, a genetics course for majors, and marine biology courses for majors. A Ph.D. in marine biology or the biological sciences with expertise in marine biology and molecular/genetic analysis is required and post-doctoral experience is preferred.
Through its mission, Rollins College is firmly committed to creating a just community that embraces diversity and inclusion; persons from historically under-represented minority groups are encouraged to apply. All candidates should be prepared to address how they can incorporate diverse identities and viewpoints through their teaching and/or scholarship.
Rollins College is a comprehensive liberal arts college located just north of Orlando, FL, a diverse metropolitan community with a thriving economic and cultural scene. Nearby Orlando International Airport provides easy access to U.S. and international destinations. The college emphasizes innovative and quality teaching in small classes and ranks number one among 121 Southern master's-level universities in the annual rankings of "America's Best Colleges," released by U.S. News & World Report. Please visit the college website at www.rollins.edu.
Minimum Qualifications and Education:
- A Ph.D. in marine biology or the biological sciences with expertise in marine biology and molecular/genetic analysis.
- Commitment to undergraduate teaching excellence and to our liberal arts mission.
- Verifiable teaching experience.
- Ability to contribute to, help foster and sustain a diverse and inclusive learning and working environment at Rollins.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Post-doctoral experience.
Instructions to Applicants:
Interested applicants must apply online via the College's employment website and upload the following materials as follows:
**Review of applications will begin February 17, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.**
Questions about this position may be directed to:
Dr. Jay Pieczynski
Search Committee Chair
jpieczynski@rollins.edu
Diversity & Inclusion at Rollins:
Rollins is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus community, and the College celebrates the open exchange of ideas within a climate of civility and mutual respect. We view differences-from race and ethnicity to sexual orientation and political perspectives-as rich opportunities for understanding, learning, and growth. To learn more, please click here.
Through its mission, Rollins College is firmly committed to creating a just community that embraces multiculturalism; persons from historically under-represented minority groups are therefore encouraged to apply. Rollins does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical characteristics, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law, in its educational programs and activities.
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Service Months:
9
To apply, visit https://jobs.rollins.edu/cw/en-us/job/493744/visiting-assistant-professor-marine-biology
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