Assistant Professor of Biology – Evolutionary Genetics (tenure-track)
Colby College - Waterville, ME
The Department of Biology at Colby College is seeking an evolutionary biologist to fill an open, tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor, to begin Fall 2024. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in the biological sciences with emphasis in evolutionary biology. We are seeking a candidate with demonstrated expertise in evolutionary genetics or genomics, with a research program that employs population, quantitative genetic, or phylogenetic approaches using non-animal multicellular organisms. We are particularly interested in candidates with knowledge of organismal biology enabling them to teach one or more courses with a significant field component.
Some courses may be cross-listed with Environmental Studies or Statistics.
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The successful candidate will teach 4.5 courses per year, with laboratories and discussion-based seminar classes constituting a portion of that load. The teaching responsibilities will include BI320 Evolutionary Analysis, additional courses in the candidate’s area of expertise, and rotation in our introductory course BI164 Evolution & Diversity. A commitment to undergraduate education is expected, and teaching experience is desirable. We are especially interested in candidates who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community through their work.
Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three referees, graduate transcripts, and a personal statement describing research interests, teaching philosophy and inclusive pedagogy, to Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/136768. Candidates are invited to include an optional statement in their cover letter describing how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their career trajectory. Applications received by January 25, 2024, will receive full consideration.
Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes personnel decisions on the basis of the individual’s qualifications to contribute to Colby’s educational objectives and institutional needs. The principle of not discriminating on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, caste, national or ethnic origin, marital status, genetic information, political beliefs, veteran or military status, parental status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability unrelated to the job or course of study requirements is consistent with the mission of a liberal arts college and the law.
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