Niagara University
Location
University, MO | United States
Job description
The Niagara University College of Arts and Sciences Department of Biology invites applications for a visiting professor position to begin August 2024. The position is for one year with the possibility of a tenure-track faculty position becoming available in the future. We seek applicants with research and teaching interests in the area of animal physiology and/or zoology. Applicants must have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and research.
The hired candidate will be required to teach 3-4 courses in each of the fall and spring semesters, participate in laboratory experiences with undergraduates, and engage in service to both the department and university. Teaching responsibilities include participation in a team-taught introductory biology course, a one-semester comparative anatomy and physiology with a laboratory, and advanced courses in the area of the applicant's interest. We seek applicants with an interest in fostering rigorous, inclusive, and high-impact learning environments.
Niagara University has made a significant commitment to science education and research as evidenced by the research infrastructure available at B. Thomas Golisano Center for Integrated Sciences.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Please include in your application- Cover letter, CV, Statement of teaching philosophy, Statement of undergraduate research interest, and unofficial transcripts. Please be sure that your application addresses the ways in which you will create an inclusive environment for a student population with diverse backgrounds and abilities. Letters of recommendation from three references will be requested after the initial screening interview process is complete.
We strongly encourage applications from individuals that belong to groups historically underrepresented in the sciences.
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$60k - $65k
