Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology- Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology
Earlham College

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Earlham College - Richmond, IN

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Job Category: Faculty

Description

Earlham College is a Top 100 National Liberal Arts College located in Richmond, IN, a small city that's just a short drive away from several major metropolitan areas including Dayton, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Chicago.

Richmond and Earlham have a symbiotic relationship. Through research, studies, internships and volunteering, Earlhamites offer Richmond expertise and service as Richmond offers our students the chance to gain valuable, real-world experience. Our community assumes no religious affiliation but follows Quaker principles and practices, which include respect for persons, integrity, a commitment to peace and justice, simplicity, and consensus-based community decision-making. Earlham is committed to and proud of being a diverse and inclusive place most clearly visible in our student body: 20% of our student body are international, coming from 60+ nations in 2022, and 24% are domestic students of color. Faculty and staff also bring tremendous diversity to the College; many have lived and worked outside the United States, and they make a point of drawing on those experiences in their interactions with students. Additionally, Earlham makes it a priority to serve as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ+ communities and has a four-star rating on the Campus Pride Index. Our community is characterized by respect for every person and a commitment to social justice. Equity and inclusion are central to Earlham's institutional priorities and our leadership is committed to widening the path to an Earlham education.

Earlham College is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology- Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology to join our team.

Job Summary:

Earlham College invites applications for a biologist with teaching and research interests in evolution, ecology, and organismal biology. This is a full-time, one-year appointment in the Biology Department as a visiting professor, possibly renewable depending on institutional needs. The position begins in August 2025. The Department seeks an individual who is first and foremost excited about teaching-in lecture, seminar classes, laboratory, and research venues-to bright and motivated undergraduates in a student-focused department at a nationally ranked small liberal arts college.

Responsibilities:

Teaching responsibilities will include contributing to introductory courses in evolution, ecology, and biodiversity, and upper-level organismal courses in the applicant's area of taxonomic expertise. Applicants who have expertise in evolutionary biology with a strong research fieldwork component are especially encouraged to apply.

Typical course load is two courses with labs per semester (12 contact hours). The successful candidate will join a department with a long history of mentoring visiting faculty, supporting pedagogical innovation, and encouraging professional development. The candidate would also have access to the Joseph Moore Museum biological collections, 400 acres of the Earlham Nature Reserve System, the Hill Memorial Greenhouse and Miller Farm. For an expanded description of Earlham College and the Biology Department please visit: http://www.earlham.edu/biology

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. is required; teaching experience or post-doctoral research is desired
• Be a positive example and resource to all Earlham Students

Benefits Working at Earlham:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*
• Company paid Long-Term Disability after 1 year of full-time service*
• Basic and Voluntary Life insurance*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Campus Store Discount
• Free ticket vouchers for Richmond Symphony Orchestra
• Wellness Center Free Membership or Discount for eligible employees
• Athletic Games-Free entry to all home games
• Free entry into most Theatre/Music shows
• Tuition Benefits for Immediate Family for eligible employees*
• 403(b) Retirement* - For eligible employees, Earlham will contribute a non-elective contribution equal to 5% of gross pay after 2 years of service. After 3 years of service, this non-elective contribution increases to 8%. Vesting credit is available for new employees with previous service in the education sector with required documentation.
• Many Wayne County Chamber of Commerce member businesses offer discounts to anyone with an Earlham ID

*All employee benefit offerings are subject to employee eligibility per plan documents.

Please Note: Review of applications will begin on October 14, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

For additional information, contact Dr. Wendy Tori, Professor of Biology & Martha Sykes Hansen Endowed Chair in Biology for Ornithology at: toriwe@earlham.edu

To Apply:

Please submit the following application materials through our Earlham Careers Portal:

Curriculum Vitae

Unofficial transcripts

Cover letter - Address your interest in the opening explaining your relevant work history as it pertains to this position.

Statement of DEI - Submit your thoughts and experience with matters of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, as it relates and specifically pertains to this position, in a 300 - 1000 word statement. (Examples of helpful topics include: your understanding of DEI principles, past experiences with DEI, and/or future plans to contribute to DEI at Earlham.)

Statement of your Teaching Philosophy.

Research statement addressing your research history.

List of Three Professional References with Contact Information. References should be able to respond (or produce a letter of recommendation) within 1 week after they are contacted.

Earlham College is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse community, one that reflects the makeup of society at large and that particularly welcomes and supports individuals from groups that have been historically marginalized because of factors such as race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, and physical ability. The College strongly encourages applications from women and people of color. As an institution with a Quaker identity, the College also solicits applications from members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).

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