Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
Job Description:
Since its founding in 1885, Goucher College has been a place of innovation and excellence. As a private, non-profit liberal arts college of approximately 1,000 undergraduate and 600 graduate students, Goucher is dedicated to teaching students to become complex problem-solvers prepared for the jobs of the future. Small class sizes, a rigorous curriculum, and dedicated faculty and staff allow for personalized mentorship of each student. Named one of the most innovative colleges in the country by U.S. News & World Report, Goucher is a leader in global education and was one of the first, and remains one of the only, colleges in the U.S. to provide 100% of its students with the opportunity to study abroad at no additional charge.
The Department of Biological Sciences at Goucher College invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences starting in August 2025. We are looking for a broadly trained microbiologist with expertise in environmental microbiology. Teaching responsibilities will include an intermediate microbiology course that is a core course in the biology curriculum. Additional courses include courses for non-majors, an upper-level molecular or cellular course, team-teaching introductory biology courses, and contributing to the Environmental Studies major. The total teaching load is 20 contact hours per year. Candidates will also be responsible for developing a lab-based research program that includes undergraduates. Goucher has a long-running summer research program that is internally funded and helps support faculty-led research in the natural sciences.
The biological sciences program is designed to provide broad training in the biological sciences for our students who pursue teaching, non-profit, research, health, and other careers. We have scaffolded development and assessment of students’ writing and laboratory skills throughout our curriculum. Our introductory biology courses employ promising practices shown to engage and retain students, particularly students who identify as first-generation and those from backgrounds that have been historically excluded from the sciences. For example, course-based undergraduate research experiences are built-in throughout the curriculum. Additionally, our department provides biology instruction to Goucher’s post-baccalaureate pre-medical program, one of the oldest and best of its kind in the nation.
Qualifications:
Required: Ph.D. in Microbiology or related field at the time of hiring.
Preferred: Ph.D. and Postdoctoral training. Teaching experience and/or professional development at the undergraduate level.
Salary Range: $63,000-66,211
Application Instructions:
First consideration will be given to applications submitted by October 25, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment. Interested applicants must apply online. Names and contact information for three references will be requested after the initial candidate screening.
Please submit the following application materials online. Except for the CV, each statement should be no longer than 2 pages.
· Curriculum vitae
· Cover letter
· Statement of teaching philosophy
· Statement of research and scholarship interests including involvement of undergraduate students
· Statement on commitment to diversity, equity, and building an inclusive community
· Official transcripts must be provided at the time of hire
Job Category:
Faculty
Internal Employees
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About Goucher College
At Goucher College we are more than just an institution of higher learning. We are a vibrant community of individuals who embrace learning, self-expression, and diversity. Together, our students, staff, and faculty create a community where we feel valued and supported, regardless of our differences.
Our Commitments to One Another:
As members of the Goucher College community, we hold the following commitments as core:
Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, celebrating our differences and learning from one another. When challenges arise, we strive to resolve them through mutual understanding and cooperation. Moreover, we take responsibility for preserving and protecting our environment, both on campus and beyond.
Inclusion: Embracing the unique gifts and differences of our community members, we actively seek to include those who may feel marginalized or excluded.
Communication: We foster open and respectful communication, listening attentively to others and creating safe spaces for dialogue. Through meaningful conversations, we ensure that a diversity of voices is heard and valued.
Service and Social Justice: We are dedicated to making positive contributions to our community and beyond, addressing issues of social justice and privilege with compassion and understanding.
Responsibility: Recognizing our accountability for our actions, opinions, and beliefs, we strive to uphold the safety and well-being of all members of our community.
Invitation to Candidates:
Are you someone who thrives in a close-knit, collaborative environment? Do you have a passion for working at a small college that nurtures students to become global changemakers? Are you dedicated to fostering inclusive communities, embracing diversity, and advancing social justice? If so, we invite you to join Goucher College in our mission to create an empowering environment where everyone can thrive. Let’s work together to make a positive impact on the campus, in the metropolitan Baltimore communities, and beyond.
Find out more about working at Goucher, please visit the human resources site.
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