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Messina College at Boston College - Biology (Ecology & Evolution) - Full-Time, Non-Tenure Track Position

Chestnut Hill, MA

Position Type: Faculty

Position URL: apply.interfolio.com/155639

Position Description

Messina College at Boston College invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of the Practice of Biology with expertise in any area of ecology from micro- to macroscopic. For candidates with considerable teaching experience, a higher rank may be considered. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track position with a three-year renewable contract, to begin in the summer session - June 30, 2025. The teaching load is 5 courses per year. This position also involves college service and advising students at Messina College.

About Messina College

Messina College is a new two-year residential college division of Boston College that offers an associate’s degree program for first-generation and low-income students. The program’s goal is to prepare students to enroll in a bachelor’s degree program or begin their professional careers upon graduation. Messina College students live and study on the Brookline Campus of Boston College and have full access to BC’s facilities and programs.

Applicants may learn more about Messina College at www.bc.edu/messina. This position would involve interacting with faculty members of the Boston College Biology Department. Learn more about the BC Biology Department at http://www.bc.edu/biology.

Minimum Requirements

 Our priority is to hire an outstanding educator, qualified to teach General Biology and Ecology & Sustainability of Our Living Planet, including hands-on oversight of the course’s laboratories, and additional teaching assignments as needed within the natural sciences. We seek candidates with genuine interest and expertise in working with first-generation college students from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds. Requirements include a Ph.D. in a life sciences discipline, or a related field (e.g., ecology, biology) and several years of college teaching experience, ideally with first-generation students. Post-doctoral research is desired. 

Application Instructions 

A completed application should contain a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, an advising/mentoring statement, and three letters of recommendation. Two of the letters of recommendation should primarily focus on the candidate's teaching. The teaching statement should indicate the candidate’s pedagogical approach to science education, outline the courses they may offer, and highlight any relevant teaching experience with first-generation students. Review of applications begins December 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Please apply through Interfolio: apply.interfolio.com/155639

Electronic inquiries concerning this position may be directed to Dr. Danielle Taghian taghian@bc.edu. Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university that strives to integrate research excellence with a foundational commitment to formative liberal arts education. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage applications from women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities. Boston College conducts background checks as part of the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process. Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university that strives to integrate research excellence with a foundational commitment to formative liberal arts education. The university is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. In concert with our Jesuit, Catholic mission, Boston College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans.

University of William & Mary - Assistant Teaching Professor of Biology (Introductory Biology)

Williamsburg, VA

The Department of Biology at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, invites applications for a 3-year, non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor instructional position that will begin August 10, 2025. This full-time teaching faculty appointment carries a service component commensurate with rank, and comes with the possibility of ongoing renewals and a framework for promotion.

We seek an individual with expertise in and enthusiasm for teaching introductory biology. The successful applicant will have the expertise to teach in both semesters of the introductory biology series (molecules, cells and development in the fall and organisms, ecology and evolution in the spring) in collaboration with existing teaching faculty. The successful applicant should also possess an interest in collaborating on the laboratory component of the introductory biology course. Additional teaching expectations may include non-majors courses in the applicant’s area of expertise that contribute to the general education requirements, known as the College (COLL) Curriculum and pedagogy and best practices for learning assistants/peer mentors. There is no expectation of research scholarship associated with this position. However, the successful applicant is expected to remain current in biology education (pedagogy), keep curricula current with the latest discoveries in biology, and actively participate in revising and improving the introductory biology curriculum. Support for these activities may be accessed from various sources including the Arts & Sciences Teaching Faculty Grants Fund. The successful applicant will be expected to be an effective teacher and will have a [3-3] teaching load.

Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.wm.edu. Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and a statement of teaching interests that describes your approach to teaching and mentoring and that may also incorporate a discussion of how your past scholarly work informs your approach. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their past experiences or future plans to foster an inclusive and welcoming climate for learners/scholars in Biology in any of the aforementioned required documents. You cannot submit a separate diversity statement. For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date of November 22, 2024. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed. William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. William & Mary conducts background checks on applicants being considered for employment. Information on the degree programs in the Department of Biology may be found at https://www.wm.edu/as/biology/index.php.

Position link: https://jobs.wm.edu/postings/62413

UNC Chapel Hill - Teaching Assistant Professor Faculty Position in Chemistry

Chapel Hill, NC

The Department of Chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor. Primary responsibilities include innovative teaching in courses spanning the biochemistry curriculum, including our capstone biochemistry laboratory course. We seek candidates who will develop engaging, evidence-based teaching programs that support the success of all students, and who will excel in cooperative teaching of large-enrollment undergraduate courses. Applicants must have completed a PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Molecular Biology, or a related field; have experience and expertise in experimental biochemistry and molecular biology research; have demonstrated excellence in teaching lecture or laboratory courses; and have an interest in advancing educational innovation. This position is a full-time, benefits eligible, 9-month, fixed-term faculty position with an initial appointment of four years.

It is part of our institutional mission to teach and engage a diverse community of students with a broad range of backgrounds. We especially welcome applications from candidates who are committed to advancing these goals. UNC Chapel Hill is an NSF ADVANCE site (https://cfe.unc.edu/team-advance/) and the department is committed to strong, formal mentorship for all junior faculty.

Education Requirements: PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Molecular Biology, or a related field.

Only electronic applications will be accepted. Applicants should submit a cover letter, a 2-3 page teaching philosophy statement, a curriculum vitae, and names of four professional references. Individuals identified by the applicant as references may be contacted via email with instructions for uploading letters of support. Applicants should also upload a ten-minute teaching video on a biochemistry-related subject of their choice. The requested documents and video should be uploaded to: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/290823.

Review of applications will begin December 10, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions should be directed to: Chair, Teaching Assistant Professor Search Committee, Department of Chemistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3290, chemsearch@unc.edu.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes all to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.