Posting Details
Position Information
Department
Biology
Job Title
Visiting Assistant Professor, Cell Biology
Job Type
Is Tenure Track
No
Job Summary
The Department of Biology at Gettysburg College invites applications for a position at the rank of visiting assistant professor to begin Fall 2025. We seek individuals who have a genuine interest in teaching within the liberal arts environment. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate through their teaching, scholarship, or governance that they can contribute to the diversity and inclusivity of our community.The successful candidate will teach Cell Biology for majors, Introductory Biology for majors and/or non-majors, and upper division courses in an area of specialization, e.g., Bioinformatics, Immunology, or Microbiology.
Responsibilities include teaching the equivalent of six courses per year (where a lecture is considered to be one course, the first laboratory section is considered to be one course, and each subsequent laboratory section is considered to be 0.5 course); and we encourage the VAP to engage undergraduates in an active research program:
Qualifications
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Cell Biology or a related field. Teaching experience, or promise of excellence in teaching, as well as post-doctoral research experience, are preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should complete the online application, including: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and statements of teaching, research, and diversity and inclusion goals in a liberal arts environment. In addition, applicants must submit contact information for three professional references. References will be contacted by Gettysburg College via email to submit letters of recommendation electronically. At least one of the letters of recommendation must address the applicant's teaching effectiveness. For full consideration, application and letters must be received by March 1, 2025. Inquiries can be addressed to Professor Steven James, Chair, Department of Biology (sjames@).
EEO Statement
Gettysburg College, an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and admission. The College prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital/familial status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate (GED) as compared to a high school diploma, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, or genetic information in all aspects of employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Gettysburg College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (i.e., which includes but is not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, including sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities.
Posting Number
20100211F