Category:: Faculty Positions
Department:: Biology
Locations:: Springfield, OH
Posted:: Oct 26, 2018
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 1-82001-50193

About Wittenberg University:

Founded in 1845, Wittenberg is a nationally ranked, private, liberal arts college related to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and has an enrollment of about 1,800 students. Wittenberg enjoys a national reputation for excellent academic standards and is widely known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Wittenberg has an exceptional staff and award-winning faculty who share a commitment to undergraduate teaching, research, and development of students into successful global citizens. Situated on 100 acres of rolling hills in Springfield Ohio, Wittenberg is easily accessible from Columbus, Dayton and Cincinnati. For more information about the institution, please visit our web page at www.wittenberg.edu.

Job Description:

Animal Physiologist: The Biology Department of Wittenberg University seeks to hire a tenure-track faculty member who can support Biology majors by teaching courses and providing undergraduate research opportunities in animal physiology beginning August 2019. Teaching responsibilities include courses in vertebrate zoology and animal physiology, and a non-majors course in human anatomy and physiology. There are opportunities to develop additional upper-level courses in the candidate's specialty. In addition, all faculty contribute to the University's General Education program by teaching non-majors biology courses, have active research programs that include and engage undergraduates, and fulfill other departmental and university responsibilities. We are most interested in candidates whose research involves a mixture of field and laboratory techniques. Resources available to support teaching and research include electronic physiological measurement systems, an SEM, and animal care facilities, in addition to a 35-acre field station on the Little Miami River. There is University funding for both faculty and student research and travel.

Requirements:

Applicants should have a Ph.D. (or ABD) and interest in teaching in the liberal arts and sciences context. For further information about the position, contact Dr. Jim Welch, Chair, Department of Biology at jwelch@wittenberg.edu or 937-327-6409.

Additional Information:

Wittenberg is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of our student body and society at-large. Please see our notice of non-discrimination housed on our website.

Application Instructions:

Departmental review of applications will begin November 26, 2018 and continue until the position is filled.

Interested applicants must apply online; applications will not be accepted by email or postal mail. As part of the application process, please upload: 1) a cover letter addressing how the candidate meets the above criteria; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a teaching statement; 4) a research statement that describes how you would meaningfully include undergraduate students in your research program; and 5) transcripts of all academic work. In addition, please have three letters of reference sent via email to Ms. Mary Kelly, kellym21@wittenberg.edu.

If you are a person with a disability and require assistance with the application process, please contact Wittenberg's Human Resources Department at 937.327.7517.