The Department of Biological Sciences at Moravian College invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the assistant professor level beginning Fall 2017. Applicants must have their Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment.
We are looking for a biologist whose expertise complements that of current members of the department. The successful candidate will have a research interest in some area of invertebrate zoology and will ideally have proven ability with some aspect of quantitative or computational biology (e.g. GIS or bioinformatics). Success as a faculty member at Moravian is evaluated on the basis of teaching, scholarship, service, and student engagement. All applicants who provide strong evidence demonstrating their ability to flourish in a small liberal arts college environment will be seriously considered. Teaching is paramount at Moravian. Each semester, faculty in the sciences typically teach two lecture courses (3 hours each per week) and two laboratory sections (3 hours each per week). The new faculty hire will be responsible for teaching • a portion of the introductory zoology course (BIOL 112) for biology majors • BIOL 225 (Invertebrate Zoology) • a 300-level course in an area of the applicant's specialty • other courses depending on college and department needs and the candidate's interests (such as quantitative or computational biology) Scholarship at Moravian is evaluated in many ways, but carrying out research with undergraduates is critical. In addition to opportunities for students to participate in independent research projects under faculty supervision as part of their coursework (BIOL381, Independent Study), Moravian has two programs for such research: SOAR and Honors. The candidate's research statement should explicitly address how undergraduates will be able to participate in the applicant's research program. Startup funding is available for this position. Moravian is a member of LVAIC (the Lehigh Valley Association of Independent Colleges); this is a consortium of 6 colleges all located in the Lehigh Valley, and consists of Cedar Crest College, DeSales University, Lafayette College, Lehigh University, Moravian College, and Muhlenberg College. The proximity of so many institutions of higher education offers numerous research collaboration possibilities. Service to the institution takes a variety of forms, including committee participation and student advising. We are looking for teachers and scholars who will actively contribute to both their discipline and the broader intellectual community at Moravian. TO APPLY: Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a statement of research interests. In their application, candidates should address their interest in working with undergraduates in a liberal arts environment that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction and provide evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction. The strongest candidates will be asked for copies of transcripts and evidence of teaching effectiveness, but not until we complete our initial review; please do not send these materials with your initial application. The candidate’s materials (cover letter, cv, and two statements) should be sent electronically as a single .pdf file to: search.biol...@moravian.edu. In addition, please arrange to have three letters of reference submitted separately (ideally as .pdf files) to the same address. For questions about the position, please contact Prof. Christopher Jones at the “search.biology” address above. Review of all completed applications will begin September 30, 2016, and continue until the position is filled. All positions are subject to budget availability. Moravian College is a private liberal arts college enrolling approximately 1,750 students in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Moravian is composed of a traditional undergraduate day program; graduate, professional, and evening studies; and Moravian Theological Seminary – an ecumenical learning community preparing men and women for Christian leadership. As a member of the Lehigh Valley Association of Independent Colleges, Moravian is engaged in a variety of cooperative programs with Lehigh and DeSales Universities, Cedar Crest, Lafayette, and Muhlenberg Colleges. Moravian College value diversity and encourages individuals from under-represented populations to apply. EOE Frank T. Kuserk, Ph.D. Louise E. Juley Professor of Biological Sciences Director, Environmental Studies & Sciences Program Moravian College 1200 Main Street Bethlehem, PA 18018-6650 Voice: 610-861-1429 FAX: 610-625-7918 kus...@moravian.edu
