Position Title Full-Time, One-Year Visiting Assistant Professor in Biology (Cell Biology/Genetics)
Department Biology Department
Duration of Position Academic year/Full time
Employee Type Faculty
Posting Number F105P
Position Introduction
The Department of Biology at Vassar College invites applications for a full-time, one-year visiting assistant professor position in Biology beginning August 2024.
AA Statement
Vassar College is deeply committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum, and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. The College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and especially welcomes applications from veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of racial, ethnic, and other groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been severe and longstanding.
About Vassar CollegeVassar is a highly selective, coeducational liberal arts college of about 2400 undergraduate students, located in the Hudson Valley, seventy-five miles north of New York City. Vassar stands upon the homelands of the Munsee Lenape. The College is located in Poughkeepsie, home to a culturally diverse community, and benefits from convenient commuter rail access to New York City. Vassar faculty are committed teachers/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, and studios and in individually-mentored projects. They teach broadly in the curricula of their departments, advise students, and serve on college-wide and departmental committees. The College maintains a generous leave policy, provides strong support for research, and encourages multidisciplinary approaches to teaching.
Position DescriptionThe Biology department at Vassar College seeks a full-time, one-year visiting assistant professor who can teach courses in cell biology and genetics. The position carries a teaching load of 3 units in one semester and 2 units in the other, which includes teaching an intermediate level course in genetics in Fall 2024 and another intermediate level course in cell biology in Spring 2025. Both courses include a lecture and a weekly lab component. There are existing lab modules and also the possibility for implementing new modules. Experience teaching at the college level is preferred and a Ph.D. in a biological science is required at time of appointment.
Salary Wage RangePay Transparency Disclosure: The annual base starting salary range for this full-time visiting position is $84,000 to $88,000 (USD). When extending an offer of employment, Vassar College considers factors such as (but not limited to) candidate’s education/training, work experience, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations. This salary range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting.
How to Apply
Candidates should submit a cover letter, a CV, a brief statement of teaching experience, and three letters of recommendation. Applications should be addressed to Nancy Pokrywka, Search Chair, and submitted online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/3705. Address any questions to (napokrywka@vassar.edu). Review of applicant materials will begin on March 15, 2024 and will continue until the position has been filled. Applications received after that date are not guaranteed to be reviewed.
Posting Removal Date
Open Until Filled Yes
For full consideration applicants should apply by 03/15/2024
Anticipated Start
Fall 2024
Anticipated End
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quicklink for Postinghttps://employment.vassar.edu/postings/3705
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