Two-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in Biology. Teaching duties in the fall 2010 semester will include Biology of the Invertebrates (1 lecture and 1 lab section), and 2 lab sections of General Biology. A Ph.D. in the biological sciences, earned or in progress, is required. This is an excellent opportunity for Ph.D. candidates or postdoctoral fellows to obtain teaching experience at a liberal arts college. Biology of the Invertebrates is a semester-long study of the morphology, physiology, ecology, and phylogenetic relationships of the invertebrates. There are ample resources including syllabi, handouts, and laboratory and field equipment. The wage package includes health insurance benefits. Review of resumes will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.
Interested candidates should submit a pdf document including cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information (including email addresses) of three references. Send applications to Ms. Eileen Martino, Biology Department, Siena College, 515 Loudon Rd., Loudonville NY 12211, (emart...@siena.edu). Siena College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages application from all qualified candidates, including women and minorities.