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Job Description:
The Department of Biology at Norwich University invites applications for a full-time, tenure- track Assistant Professor of Biology, with a specialization in cell biology, developmental biology, bioinformatics, or genomics. Applicants with expertise in taxonomic groups outside the expertise of current department faculty (e.g., applicants that study plants, non-vertebrate animals, bacteria, etc.) are encouraged to apply. The start date of the position is July 1, 2022 with teaching duties to begin in the fall 2022 semester. Responsibilities include teaching 9-12 contact hours per semester (21 contact hours/year), academic advising, engaging in institutional service, and maintaining an active program of scholarship. The department is particularly interested in candidates with strong teaching records and/or experience conducting research with undergraduates.
The successful candidate will have a passion for bringing excellent teaching into the classroom, with post-secondary level teaching experience preferred. All applicants should demonstrate the ability to teach some or all of the following undergraduate, lab-based courses: Principles of Biology I and II, Cell Biology, and Genetics. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to develop 1-2 upper level courses in their area of expertise. Applicants are encouraged to include ideas for possible course topics that complement our current offerings in their application materials. Detailed descriptions of current courses are located at https://catalog.norwich.edu/residentialprogramscatalog/coursedescriptions/bi/
Professional development and service are also important criteria for faculty evaluation, promotion, and tenure. Therefore, scholarly and/or other peer-reviewed creative achievement in collaboration with undergraduate students is expected. Norwich University provides generous support for scholarly work in the form of paid faculty and student fellowships, reduced teaching load, and funding for conference travel. Responsibilities also include academic advising; serving on Department, College, and University committees; participation in student recruiting efforts; and other applicable duties as assigned.
Norwich University is dedicated to increasing the diversity of its professoriate, workforce, and student populations in order to meet its initiatives of producing well-rounded graduates who are interculturally proficient and internationally engaged as global ambassadors. We strongly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented groups. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of people, and who can contribute to Norwich's commitment to engagement and inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in their application materials.
About Norwich University:
The University's mission is to guide students, regardless of lifestyle or background, to become smarter, stronger, and more determined leaders and citizens of the world. Founded in 1819, Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the country, the birthplace of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), and the first senior military academy to admit women to the Corp of Cadets. We are a diversified academic institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and professional certificates to adult learners online and to Corps and civilian lifestyle students on campus. Norwich University is located in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont, only 20 minutes from the state capital, Montpelier, and three hours from Boston or Montreal.
Requirements:
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in biology or related field. ABD candidates may also be considered.
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now or in the future.
Additional Information:
Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a positive education and work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students, faculty and staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at nuhr@norwich.edu for assistance.
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now or in the future. A post offer, pre-employment background check will be required of the successful candidate.
Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit the following (PDF format preferred): one-page cover letter; CV; one- page teaching philosophy; one-page research statement; the names and contact information of three references; and a Norwich application. Review of applications will begin on January 1st, 2022 and priority consideration will be given to complete applications received by this date. The search will remain open until the position is filled. The position is contingent upon funding with teaching commitments beginning in mid-August.
