Assistant Teaching Professor - Microbiologist

Villanova University, United States

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Location: Villanova, PENNSYLVANIA
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Posting Number: 20241110F
Position Title: Assistant Teaching Professor - Microbiologist
Position Type: Faculty
Location: Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule: full-time/9-months
Department: 183-Biology
Position Summary:
Villanova University’s Department of Biology invites applications for a Continuing Non-Tenure-Track ASSISTANT TEACHING PROFESSOR position, beginning August 2024. Our new colleague will contribute to the vibrant curriculum of the department primarily in two ways – teaching courses in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Microbiology for both biology majors and non-majors. We seek candidates whose teaching has prepared them to contribute to our department’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Applicants should have a Ph.D. Review of applications will begin 22 March 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Our new colleague will teach undergraduate courses that include Microbiology for Biology majors and non-majors and may have the potential to develop and teach a course(s) in the Biology Department Curriculum in the future.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. in Biology. Applications from M.D. (or equivalent) degree holders will also be considered.
  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the University level
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience teaching in and managing multi-section courses
  • Experience in personnel management, including graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants
  • Experience in LMS and course-specific software (such as Blackboard and McGraw Hill Connect)
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
Special Message to Applicants:
Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.villanova.edu and include
  • Cover letter
  • Complete curriculum vitae
  • Teaching statement
  • Statement regarding diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
  • Contact information for three references who will receive a secure email link to upload confidential letters of recommendation when the application is submitted.
  • Statement of Contribution to Villanova University’s Mission
  • Official graduate transcript will be required if selected as a finalist.
Posting Date:
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Salary Posting Information:
Competitive
Salary Band:
Job Classification: faculty

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