Two Tenure-track Biologists

American Society for Virology; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Centre College seeks a diverse pool of candidates for two tenure-track positions as Assistant or Associate Professor of Biology, beginning August 2025. A successful candidate will have the expertise to teach at least one of the two following courses: Microbiology and Introduction to Genetics. A successful candidate will also have the opportunity to contribute to Centre’s innovative general education curriculum, study abroad, and interdisciplinary programs. Collaborative research with undergraduates is expected and supported. Competitive startup funds are included.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity in all its forms. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our faculty, support our diverse student body, and utilize inclusive pedagogical practices.

The successful candidate will join a community of compassionate teacher-scholars dedicated to excellent teaching and student mentorship, equity and inclusion, shared governance, interdisciplinary collaboration, global study and citizenship, scholarly achievement, and service to the college and broader society. We offer a supportive community for faculty from all backgrounds, mentoring for early-career faculty, and ongoing professional development.

Centre College boasts small classes and high academic standards, a leading study abroad program, a world-class performing arts center, and competitive NCAA Division III athletics.

Qualified candidates will hold a PhD or terminal degree in biology or a related field by the time of appointment, demonstrate their commitment to excellence in inclusive teaching and mentoring, and show potential for their own scholarly achievement and mentoring student research. Biologists with interests across multiple subdisciplines of Biology or related fields are welcome to apply.

1. Cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for this position

2. Statement of teaching philosophy, experience, and effectiveness

3. Statement of research interests

4. Diversity statement that explains your lived experiences of the importance of diversity and inclusion, and how these experiences have helped you address issues relating to these topics

5. Letters from three professional references

All written statements should highlight your own experiences of learning, teaching, researching, and/or mentoring. Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2024.

Education Requirement:

PhD or terminal degree in biology or a related field by the time of appointment.