Biology: Gustavus Adolphus College

Biology: Behavioral Ecology

Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a one-year position of Visiting Assistant Professor for the Department of Biology to begin September 1, 2008.

We seek candidates who have an earned doctorate, but will consider candidates who have achieved ABD status. The successful candidate will contribute to a student-centered undergraduate biology curriculum. In their application candidates should discuss their commitment to excellence in teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts environment. We are interested in applicants who will complement our commitment to students and faculty from diverse cultural groups, and who will diversify the expertise and experiences represented in the department.

Primary responsibilities will include five classes with associated labs: in the fall semester, a first-year course called Principles of Biology (Bio101) and an upper-level Animal Behavior course (Bio372), a January interim course appropriate to the candidate’s expertise, and in the spring, a first-year Organismal Biology course (Bio102) and an upper-level Ecology course (Bio370).

The Department of Biology graduates 50-70 majors each year. The department prepares students for continuing education in post-graduate professional programs in biology, environmental or health-related fields. Students are engaged in research experiences both within and outside of classes.

To apply, send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, undergraduate and graduate transcripts (photocopies acceptable), and two letters of professional recommendation to:
Dr. Pamela Kittelson, Chair
Department of Biology
Gustavus Adolphus College
800 West College Avenue
Saint Peter, MN 56082-1498
www.gustavus.edu/humanresources

For more details, visit the department web site at: www.gustavus.edu/academics/biology/ or contact Dr. Pamela Kittelson at 507-933-7331 or pkittels@gustavus.edu. Review of applications will begin on April 17, 2008, and continue until the position is filled. To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by April 14, 2008. www.gustavus.edu/humanresources

Gustavus Adolphus College is a coeducational, private, Lutheran (ELCA), residential, national liberal arts college of 2500 students. It is the practice of the College to provide equal educational and employment opportunities for all. We specifically encourage applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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