Tenure-line faculty position, Microbiologist
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Tenure-line faculty position, Microbiologist
Category: Academic / Faculty
Department: Biology
Locations: Pella, IA
Posted: Sep 10, '14
Type: Faculty
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About Central College:
CENTRAL COLLEGEis a residential liberal arts college dedicated to the education of 1400 undergraduate students. Guided by its ecumenical Christian tradition, the college community engages in vigorous, free, open inquiry in pursuit of academic excellence. Founded in 1853, the college is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and NCAA Division III athletics. Central is a recognized leader in study abroad as a result of its international, residential programs. Central College is located in Pella, Iowa, a thriving community of 10,000 two minutes from the state's largest lake and 40 minutes southeast of Des Moines. Please visit the college website at .
Job Description:
POSITION: Tenure-line faculty position, Microbiologist, Department of Biology (Assistant Professor).
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Full-time, tenure-track appointment beginning August 2015.
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY: Central College's biology department currently consists of seven members committed to hands-on learning and research in the life sciences through classroom and field opportunities and one-on-one faculty mentorship. Students have access to state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment in the LEED-silver certified Vermeer Science Center and the nearby79-acre Carlson-Kuyper Field Station. Central biology graduates are currently changing the world as clinical and environmental researchers, field biologists, college professors, high school teachers, doctors, veterinarians, nurses, dentists, occupational therapists and more. 43%25%20of our graduates enter graduate or professional school after graduation; 92%25%20of these are admitted to their first or second choice program. Those who pursue careers after graduation work in a variety of fields related particularly in scientific and technical services and in health care. On average, 54%25%20of our biology majors study abroad at some point during their four years at Central.
Requirements:
Qualifications:Central College seeks dynamic candidates with a Ph.D. in microbiology or related field for our new, tenure-line assistant professor position. Candidates whose interests span the sub-disciplines of biology (molecular, cellular, organismal, ecological) are especially encouraged to apply. Our new colleague would be expected to teach microbiology and microbiology laboratory, a course in their area of specialty, and some combination of genetics, cell biology, or biodiversity. Special consideration will be given to candidates with an approach toward teaching that includes methods in genetic/molecular techniques and are interested in collaborative work with undergraduate students.
Application Instructions:
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To apply for this position please click the 'Apply Now' button. Review of applications will begin 1 October 2014. Please submit the following materials online:
a letter of application relating your qualifications to the position and the college
a curriculum vita
copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
a one-page statement of teaching philosophy
Three confidential letters of reference addressing the candidate's qualifications and official transcripts can be sent electronically to or mailed to: Vice President for Academic Affairs & Dean of the Faculty, Central College, 812 University, Pella, Iowa 50219.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
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Central College
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Tenure-line faculty position, Microbiologist
Category: Academic / Faculty
Department: Biology
Locations: Pella, IA
Posted: Sep 10, '14
Type: Faculty
E-mailto a friend
About Central College:
CENTRAL COLLEGEis a residential liberal arts college dedicated to the education of 1400 undergraduate students. Guided by its ecumenical Christian tradition, the college community engages in vigorous, free, open inquiry in pursuit of academic excellence. Founded in 1853, the college is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and NCAA Division III athletics. Central is a recognized leader in study abroad as a result of its international, residential programs. Central College is located in Pella, Iowa, a thriving community of 10,000 two minutes from the state's largest lake and 40 minutes southeast of Des Moines. Please visit the college website at .
Job Description:
POSITION: Tenure-line faculty position, Microbiologist, Department of Biology (Assistant Professor).
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Full-time, tenure-track appointment beginning August 2015.
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY: Central College's biology department currently consists of seven members committed to hands-on learning and research in the life sciences through classroom and field opportunities and one-on-one faculty mentorship. Students have access to state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment in the LEED-silver certified Vermeer Science Center and the nearby79-acre Carlson-Kuyper Field Station. Central biology graduates are currently changing the world as clinical and environmental researchers, field biologists, college professors, high school teachers, doctors, veterinarians, nurses, dentists, occupational therapists and more. 43%25%20of our graduates enter graduate or professional school after graduation; 92%25%20of these are admitted to their first or second choice program. Those who pursue careers after graduation work in a variety of fields related particularly in scientific and technical services and in health care. On average, 54%25%20of our biology majors study abroad at some point during their four years at Central.
Requirements:
Qualifications:Central College seeks dynamic candidates with a Ph.D. in microbiology or related field for our new, tenure-line assistant professor position. Candidates whose interests span the sub-disciplines of biology (molecular, cellular, organismal, ecological) are especially encouraged to apply. Our new colleague would be expected to teach microbiology and microbiology laboratory, a course in their area of specialty, and some combination of genetics, cell biology, or biodiversity. Special consideration will be given to candidates with an approach toward teaching that includes methods in genetic/molecular techniques and are interested in collaborative work with undergraduate students.
Application Instructions:
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To apply for this position please click the 'Apply Now' button. Review of applications will begin 1 October 2014. Please submit the following materials online:
a letter of application relating your qualifications to the position and the college
a curriculum vita
copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
a one-page statement of teaching philosophy
Three confidential letters of reference addressing the candidate's qualifications and official transcripts can be sent electronically to or mailed to: Vice President for Academic Affairs & Dean of the Faculty, Central College, 812 University, Pella, Iowa 50219.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
- Begin Bottom Include ->- if IE 7 > endif ->Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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