Visiting Assistant Professor of Physiology

IMDiversity; Goshen (IN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life/AD&D

Long Term Disability

Retirement (403(b))

Paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Goshen College in Goshen, IN invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Physiology in the Biological Sciences Department. This full-time, 10-month position will teach anatomy, physiology and related labs and support general education courses.

Ideal candidates hold an MS or PhD in physiology or a related field, have teaching and mentoring experience with undergraduates, and are committed to fostering a diverse, student-centered learning environment.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in physiology or related area
• Experience in teaching and/or mentoring
• Research experience in physiology or related area
• Commitment to building a culturally diverse educational environment
• Student-centered approach to teaching and research
• Support of the liberal arts program and interdisciplinary collaboration

Responsibilities

• Teach courses and labs each semester, including anatomy & physiology, vertebrate physiology, pathophysiology, and related courses
• Mentor and advise undergraduate students in pre-health programs
• Mentor undergraduates through junior-senior thesis research projects

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Undergraduate student engagement

Education

MS/PhD in physiology or related field

Job description

Visiting Assistant Professor of Physiology
Goshen College in Goshen, IN

Type: Full-Time
Salary: $52,675 - $67,950 per year
Category: Biology
The Biological Sciences Department seeks an individual to serve as a full-time, visiting assistant professor for 1-2 years, with expertise in physiology or a related field. Teaching faculty are on a 10-month contract, and the salary for this position will range from $52,000-59,000 based on education level and experience. The department offers four majors: Biology, Molecular Biology/Biochemistry, Environmental & Marine Science, and Sustainability. This position will teach courses that support the Biology and Molecular Biology/Biochemistry major, in addition to supporting courses for the nursing and exercise science majors. The department is healthy, and requires a scholar with skill in innovative teaching, compassionate mentoring, and with a vision for a physiology research program built around undergraduate students.

Position Duties:

• Teaching courses and labs each semester, including anatomy & physiology, vertebrate physiology, pathophysiology, and/or additional courses of the candidate’s design or in support of the general education program
• Mentoring and advising undergraduate students in the pre-health program
• Mentoring undergraduates through their junior-senior thesis research projects (advising on process and supporting troubleshooting)

Position Qualifications:

Required:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in physiology, or related area of biological sciences
• Experience in teaching and/or mentoring
• Research experience in physiology or related area
• A commitment to building a culturally diverse educational environment
• Student-centered approach to teaching and research
• Support of the liberal arts program and interdisciplinary collaboration

Preferred:

• Demonstrated use of effective, creative, and caring teaching strategies for working with a wide diversity of students
• Demonstrated ability to empower self and others through servant leadership
• Intercultural experience

Benefits:

• Healthcare/Prescription insurance (Goshen College pays employee premium)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life/AD&D (Goshen College pays employee premium)
• Long Term Disability (after 1 year of employment – college pays employee premium)
• Retirement (403(b))
• College contribution to retirement after 90 days
• Free membership to GC Recreation-Fitness Center
• Paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition discounts
• and more

Goshen College is an equal opportunity employer, committed to enhancing diversity across the institution. Goshen College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or any legally protected status. As a religious institution, Goshen College expressly reserves its rights, its understandings of, and its commitments to the historic Anabaptist identity and the teachings of Mennonite Church USA, and reserves the legal right to hire and employ individuals who support the values of the college. To protect the welfare and provide for the safety of the students, employees, visitors, and resources of Goshen College, background checks are conducted by the Office of Human Resources on all new and re-hired employees.