What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Biology position at Wesleyan College?
Wesleyan College invites applications for a full time, tenure track A s sistant Professor of Biology , with teaching duties starting August 1, 2025. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in the biological sciences, excellent communication skills, and a history of strong commitment to undergraduate instruction and research. The successful candidate will have experience with courses that support the Biology major, especially animal physiology, vertebrate zoology, and human anatomy and physiology. The candidate will also participate in teaching introductory biology courses. Candidates who have experience working with undergraduates using innovative course delivery methods are highly desired. Candidates who can support an interdisciplinary major in Neuroscience or Environmental Science will be considered positively. Wesleyan seeks faculty committed to helping students “Find Their Voice” in an interdependent world; significant preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated excellence in, and enthusiasm for, teaching biology to diverse populations of students. This position requires a professional who is eager to take a leading role in promoting and guiding student research, advising students, and participating in Natural Science and Mathematics Division activities. All full-time faculty at Wesleyan College are expected to engage in scholarship and service to the college. Faculty rank and time towards tenure are negotiable for exceptional candidates. ABD candidates will be considered.
Wesleyan College , a four-year national liberal arts college for women founded in 1836, is a leader and innovator in women’s education. The first college in the world chartered to grant degrees to women, Wesleyan’s academically challenging, inclusive environment helps prepare women to live purposeful and connected lives. A strength of this small liberal arts college is our diverse student population and our commitment to liberal arts and justice throughout our curriculum. Faculty are known for their commitment to teaching, diversity, and community; biology faculty demonstrate their support for increasing diversity in the sciences through intentional teaching, mentorship and research opportunities. Wesleyan’s Munroe Science Center is an outstanding facility that provides modern research and teaching spaces; a dedicated laboratory for the successful candidate’s research is available. Located in Macon, a thriving community 70 miles south of Atlanta, Georgia, Wesleyan is a women’s college that also serves gender minorities.
To apply for the position, please upload (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy, (4) a statement of how you have supported diversity in your work, and (5) the names of three professional references. Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus are strongly encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin immediately and may continue until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Wesleyan College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College supports equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, gender, national origin, status as a war veteran, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.
Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States; individuals will be required to provide proof of identity and eligibility for employment in the United States upon acceptance of an employment offer. In addition, employment is contingent upon successfully passing a criminal background check and substance screening. Wesleyan College is a certified drug-free workplace employer.
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