Assistant Professor of Biology

The College of Arts and Sciences at Shenandaoh University is in search of qualified applicants for an Assistant Professor of Biology.

Shenandoah University, a private, comprehensive university located 70 miles northwest of Washington, D.C., is committed to increasing the diversity of the university community and the curriculum. Faculty members are expected to participate in service to the university and the broader community, and are expected to be active scholars in their fields. The Department of Biology has a student-centered focus that includes advising and mentoring, and fosters the academic success of an increasingly diverse student population.

This full-time position will include teaching lower-division anatomy and physiology lectures and other elective courses to biology majors and students in related fields. The successful candidate will describe elective courses they would develop to complement the department’s strengths. Preference will be given to candidates who can expand the department's ability to provide research opportunities to undergraduates.

Required Skills

Qualifications:

The minimum requirement is a Ph.D. in the biological sciences completed by the appointment date (August 2022). Experience teaching Anatomy & Physiology is strongly preferred. Rank will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. This is a career contract position, although an appointment as a Visiting Assistant Professor may be considered.

How to Apply:

Application materials should include resume/curriculum vitae, a concise statement of teaching philosophy and contact information for three professional references. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected.

Shenandoah University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff. All candidates are strongly encouraged to include a statement in their cover letters addressing ways in which they may be able to contribute to that commitment.

A pre-employment background check will be required. If the job requires driving for University business, a satisfactory driving record will also be required.

Shenandoah University values the unique and diverse perspectives of individuals and communities locally and globally and seeks to foster mutual understanding in an inviting community where individuals are welcome and respected. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status or on any other basis protected under applicable law.

Salary Type
Not Applicable