Assistant Professor (Cell Biology and/or Immunology)Biology

Prerequisites

RequiredQualifications:

• PhD in Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, or a related field by August 15, 2025; we will consider candidates who have achieved ABD status and will complete their degree by August 15, 2025
• The professional skills, experience and/or plans to engage in activities that would enhance campus diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging efforts in research, advising/mentoring, and teaching
• Evidence of the ability to teach undergraduate classes and labs in courses related to those described under the “Things you will do” section
• Demonstrated capacity to establish an independent research program at Gustavus addressing a question related to cell biology, immunology, or a related field

PreferredQualifications:

• Additional independent cell biology-related research experience as part of a research, teaching, or non-profit/government agency position outside of doctoral education
• Ability to bring interdisciplinary perspectives that address civic, societal, and/or ethical implications in their courses
• Evidence of successful mentoring of undergraduate students in research

Things you will do:

Gustavus faculty teach, advise, conduct research, and serve the college and department.

• Teach 24-contact hours each academic year. One course with a lab is typically 7-contact hours. Primary teaching responsibilities will include: Principles of Biology with Lab, Fundamentals of Microbiology with Lab, and electives within Biology, such as cell biology, immunology, virology, or other courses in the candidate’s area of interest. These courses are offered through the Biology Department and support the Biology and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology majors. Additionally, both Principles of Biology and Fundamentals of Microbiology are required courses for the Nursing major. Over time, the successful candidate will plan on extending their teaching to contribute to college-wide programs, such as First Term Seminar, Challenge Seminar, or other college initiatives. In their first year, the successful candidate will receive a reduced teaching assignment of 20-contact hours, including a fully-compensated 4-contact hour release.
• Help cultivate a welcoming community where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We strive to foster an environment where people can be themselves, build community, learn, and grow. This new faculty member would advise Biology majors, be a supportive member of the Biology Department, and participate in the life of the college. The successful candidate will join College and Departmental efforts to develop equitable pedagogies and an inclusive culture.
• Advance your scholarship by establishing a research program with undergraduate collaborators in cellular biology, immunology, or a related field. To support faculty scholarship, Gustavus offers resources and opportunities that include options to: collaborate with undergraduate researchers supported by the First Year Research Experience (FYRE) or other internal mechanisms, join a writing retreat, apply for an internal grant, receive travel funds to present at conferences, get help applying for external grants, and make use of new and renovated research facilities.
• Improve your teaching by joining a teaching circle, participating in workshops, applying for an internal teaching development grant, and engaging in conversations about teaching with colleagues across campus.
• Develop professional skills by participating in faculty meetings and committees, attending faculty development days, and taking advantage of the College’s membership to the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD).

How to apply:

Visit https://gustavus.edu/jobs/ and complete the online application. The documents that must be uploaded include the following:

• Letter of application that addresses the required and preferred position qualifications
• Curriculum vitae
• A statement (up to 2 pages) on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging addressing the following three prompts:
  • Describe your plan(s) and/or ongoing efforts to promote inclusion for students from diverse backgrounds in both teaching and research
  • Explain your lived experience and/or what you have learned from your experiences in diversity and inclusion, and how it shapes your behaviors, pedagogy, and/or actions
  • Describe ways you have or will work toward creating equity in the department, college, or community
• A teaching statement (up to 2 pages) that includes your planned and/or ongoing approach to effectively teaching:
  • undergraduate students
  • laboratory and classroom experiences
  • a course, such as Fundamentals of Microbiology or an elective course of your choice, with interdisciplinary perspectives that would address civic, societal, and/or ethical implications
• A statement of a ~5-year research plan (up to 2 pages) that involves undergraduate collaborators at Gustavus
• Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (scanned copies acceptable)
• The names and contact information for three professional references (at least one must be able to address teaching experience and teaching effectiveness; please indicate the teaching reference in your letter of application). Please do not ask references to submit letters of recommendation; the committee will conduct reference checks by phone

Application deadline: September 30, 2024. Application review is ongoing, and early submissions are strongly encouraged. At this time, please only upload the required documents listed above. Incomplete applications will not be considered by the search committee.

Things you’ll like:

Based on AAUP (American Association of University Professors) and CUPA (College and University Professional Association) data, we offer a starting salary that is competitive with our peer institutions as well as comprehensive benefits that prioritize your personal and financial wellbeing.

• Medical insurance (which includes access to Nice Healthcare) as well as dental, vision, and life insurance
• Workplace accommodations for physical or mental health concerns
• Access to mental health apps
• Onsite health services
• Free parking, exercise classes, and use of library and athletic facilities
• Paid parental leave
• Multifaith sabbath
• Employer contribution to retirement savings plan (after one year of employment)
• 1-on-1 financial coaching

Gustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.

Learn more about Gustavus's campus-wide commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging: https://gustavus.edu/deib/.

Posted 6/11/2024