Position Announcement:

Assistant Professor of Microbiology

Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri invites applications for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor of Biology, beginning August 2019.

Teaching responsibilities include Microbiology, introductory biology, and an upper-level course in biochemistry and/or environmental biology or ecology. Broadly-trained applicants who can teach at both the introductory level and upper level will be highly competitive. The teaching load is 12 contact hours per semester, with a typical load being two lectures and two labs. The successful candidate will work with dynamic and engaged colleagues and share their commitment to deliver high-quality courses. Tenure-track faculty are also expected to engage undergraduates in research and participate in service to the department and the College. All tenure track faculty contribute to academic advising.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must have experience teaching undergraduates and have earned a Ph.D. in Biology or a related field at time of appointment (ABD also considered).

Application Documents:

The following materials are required:

Cover letter;

Curriculum vitae (CV) with three professional references

The following materials may be requested after the initial review process:

All transcripts; unofficial copies of graduate and undergraduate

Statement of teaching philosophy at a liberal arts college to include titles of courses you are qualified to teach

Statement of research interest and how you incorporate undergraduates

To apply:

Upload your CV and professional references as one document under the 'resume/qualifications' option to the right. Select the 'add a cover letter' option to upload your cover letter. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2018, and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed. EOE.