What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences position at Smith College?
Feb 25, 2025
The Department of Biological Sciences at Smith College invites applications for a one-year, benefits eligible position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2025, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. Teaching responsibilities will include: the introductory course in Biodiversity, Ecology, and Conservation with discussion sections and a lab section, an intermediate course in Genetics or Evolution, and an upper-level course in the candidate's area of expertise to complete a 3:2 teaching load over the course of the academic year. Candidates with expertise in organismal biology, ecology and/or evolutionary genetics are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates should be prepared to engage actively with undergraduates of diverse backgrounds. A Ph.D. in biology or a relevant field is expected by the time of appointment. Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate level is preferred. Candidates from groups underrepresented in science are encouraged to apply.
Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest women's college in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. Exceptional resources at Smith College include the College's MacLeish Field Station, BSL-2 plant growth room, research greenhouse, a storied Botanic Garden and Herbarium; facilities to support research and teaching also include a spatial analysis and GIS lab, and staffed centers of microscopy, molecular biology, proteomics, and aqueous biogeochemistry. Programs in Biochemistry, Environmental Science and Policy, Neuroscience, and Landscape Studies facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration. Smith College is a member of The Five College Consortium, which also includes Amherst College, Mount Holyoke College, Hampshire College and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. This Consortium provides faculty with opportunities for collaborative research and further enhances the rich intellectual and cultural life of the Pioneer Valley for both faculty and students. Smith College offers a variety of initiatives meant to foster the success of faculty at every stage of their careers.
As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.
Submit application at http://apply.interfolio.com/164123 with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, diversity/inclusion statement, statement of teaching philosophy and the contact information for three confidential references. Finalists may be asked for additional materials. Review of applications will begin on March 24, 2025.
