Centre College invites applications for two tenure-track positions in biology at the rank of Assistant Professor to start in August 2015. The first position is for a functional morphologist/developmental biologist, who would teach vertebrate morphology and developmental biology and their associated labs. The second position is for an insect ecologist, who would be expected to teach entomology and ecology and their associated labs. Successful candidates for both positions would also contribute to teaching introductory biology and senior seminar. In a three year cycle, other teaching opportunities include first-year studies courses, natural science courses for non-science majors, study abroad courses and additional classes in the candidate's area of interest. The successful applicants will have a Ph.D. in the biological sciences or related field and must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship at a nationally-ranked liberal arts college. Collaborative research with undergraduates is expected and supported.
Centre College, a highly selective liberal arts college of about 1,400 students, has one of the nation's premier study abroad programs and is ranked among the top fifty National Liberal Arts Colleges by U.S. News & World Report. Classes are small and academic standards are high. Centre graduates enjoy extraordinary success, with entrance to top graduate and professional schools, prestigious fellowships for further study abroad, and rewarding jobs. The College is located in Danville, Kentucky, a town of 18,000 recognized for its high quality of life. It is within easy driving distance of Lexington, Louisville, and Cincinnati. Centre College is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. Centre strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated rather than discouraged, where the individuals have the opportunity to exchange ideas and share in the richness of mutual experiences. Please view the Statement of Community<http://www.centre.edu/about/centre-facts/statement-of-community/>. For information concerning the college, visit our web site at www.centre.edu<http://www.centre.edu/>. To apply, please go to http://apply.interfolio.com/25948 and submit a letter of application that includes your teaching philosophy and research interests, CV, three letters of recommendation and transcripts. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2014. Centre College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
