ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT – MUHLENBERG COLLEGE *Assistant Professor*-The Biology Department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of Microbiology beginning Fall 2015. We are seeking candidates who are strongly committed to teaching and research in a small liberal arts college environment. Teaching responsibilities include an upper-level microbiology course and an upper-level course supporting the biology major or interdisciplinary curricula (e.g. biochemistry, environmental science, or public health). The candidate will also contribute to at least one of: the core BIO 150-152 sequence or a component of the College's new general education program, a non-majors interdisciplinary "cluster" course or a human difference & global engagement course. The position will be housed in our new science facility that offers state-of-the art teaching and research laboratory spaces. Qualifications include: a Ph.D., a record of excellent teaching, and an active research program that can involve students. Post-doctoral research preferred. Possible areas of expertise include microbial genetics or physiology, infectious disease, and microbial ecology.
Muhlenberg is a highly selective liberal arts college located in the scenic Lehigh Valley of southeastern PA, an easy drive to Philadelphia and New York City. Applicant should submit electronic copies of his/her letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests, evidence of teaching excellence, and sample publications. These and three confidential letters of reference must be sent to microbiolog...@muhlenberg.edu. Chair of the search is Dr. Marten Edwards, Biology Department, Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA 18104. Review of applications will begin October 3, 2014 and continue until the position is filled.