Job Description:
The Biology Department at The College of Wooster invites applications for a visiting position in Cellular Physiology at the level of Assistant Professor, beginning in August 2024.
The successful candidate will teach the equivalent of 6 courses, which may include introductory courses in cell and molecular biology and upper-level courses in cell physiology, and either cellular neuroscience or an area of the candidate’s interest. In addition, they will advise independent thesis projects as part of the College’s Independent Study program and may participate in teaching courses for non-majors.
Qualifications
We are interested in hiring faculty who can contribute to the intellectual vibrancy of the community through culturally relevant pedagogy, curricular diversity, intercultural fluency, and a commitment to ensuring equitable outcomes for racially and ethnically minoritized and marginalized student groups. The College of Wooster is an independent college of the liberal arts and sciences with a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. We enroll a racially, socioeconomically, and culturally diverse student population of approximately 2,000 undergraduate students, of which 6% identify as Latinx; 9%, as Black/African American; 4%, as Asian; 4%, as multiracial; and 61%, as white. Fifteen percent (15%) of our students are studying on international visas. Twenty-five percent (25%) are Pell-eligible and 11% are first-generation college students.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit a letter of application; curriculum vitae; unofficial graduate transcripts; a teaching philosophy statement; a statement of research interests; a statement detailing how the applicant has engaged and/or expects to engage with issues of diversity and inclusion in the classroom and the curriculum, as well as on campus and in the broader community; and three references letters through Interfolio. Applications received by February 4th at 11:59pm will receive first consideration. If you have questions regarding Interfolio, please contact Beth Lingenfelter, Administrative Coordinator, Biology Department, at bsnyder@wooster.edu. Questions about the position should be directed to Stephanie Strand, Chair of Search Committee, sstrand@wooster.edu.
The College of Wooster is an independent college of the liberal arts and sciences with a commitment to inclusive excellence in undergraduate education. We are especially interested in hiring faculty who contribute to the intellectual vibrancy and diversity of the academic community through their teaching, research, and service, and who are committed to ensuring the success of diverse student populations. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, religion, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy, or by state, local, or federal law. All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a criminal background check and verification of the legal right to work in the United States as required by federal law. Typically, the college is not able to sponsor H1-B visas for visiting faculty. The College of Wooster is committed by policy and practice to diversity, equity and inclusion. Read our nondiscrimination policy.