Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology - ecology and environmental studies (Jan. 2019)
- Employer
- Washington and Lee University
- Location
- Lexington, Virginia
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- Faculty Jobs
- Science & Technology, Environmental Science & Sustainability, Life Sciences
- Position Type
- Adjunct
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Position Description
The Department of Biology at Washington & Lee University is seeking applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in ecology and environmental studies for the 2019-2020 academic year:
The successful candidate will teach a lab course in ecology (terrestrial or aquatic), an introductory environmental studies course, and additional courses related to their area of expertise (e.g. field ichthyology, natural resource management etc.) with preference given to candidates with modeling and data analysis capabilities.
A full description of the Department of Biology is accessible from the biology department web site.
Qualifications
Completion of a Ph.D. is preferred, but we will consider exceptionally well-qualified ABD applicants.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit a letter of application, including curriculum vitae and statements of teaching goals and interests through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/59719. Please address letters of application to Dr. Helen I’Anson, Acting Chair, Department of Biology. In addition, signed hard copies of three reference letters should be provided by referees at http://apply.interfolio.com/59719.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we are interested in candidates who are committed to high standards of scholarship, performance and professionalism and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity in our faculty, staff and student body. Job description requirements are representative, but not all‐inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Statement of Commitment to Diversity
Washington and Lee affirms that diverse perspectives and backgrounds enhance our community. We are committed to the recruitment, enrichment, and retention of students, faculty, and staff who embody many experiences, cultures, points of view, interests, and identities. As engaged citizens in a global and diverse society, we seek to advance a positive learning and working environment for all through open and substantive dialogue.
Organization
About W&L
Washington and Lee University is a nationally ranked, private liberal arts institution located in
Lexington, Virginia. W&L integrates the rigorous inquiry and critical thinking of a liberal arts
curriculum with nationally accredited undergraduate programs in business and journalism, and
a graduate School of Law. Our academic units are strengthened by meaningful collaborations,
all in the service of the university’s mission.
With an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 1,860, our small size enables students to
find mentors and develop personal relationships across campus. W&L is committed to
institutional citizenship. We regard liberal arts education as an important public good, of value
not only to our students and alumni, but also to the larger communities in which we live.
Our Mission
W&L provides a liberal arts education that develops students’ capacity to think freely, critically,
and humanely and to conduct themselves with honor, integrity, and civility. Graduates will be
prepared for lifelong learning, personal achievement, responsible leadership, service to others,
and engaged citizenship in a global and diverse society.
Our Community
W&L is the ninth-oldest institution of higher education in the U.S. and is located in the scenic
Shenandoah Valley. We are a modern university located on a beautiful and historically
significant campus.
Our most valuable asset is the quality of our vibrant and welcoming community. Our faculty are
devoted teachers and scholars who uphold the highest academic standards and take a personal
interest in the lives of their students. Our staff takes pride in knowing that each individual
makes important contributions to the success of the university. Our alumni are extraordinarily
loyal and generous to their alma mater.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion affirms that diverse perspectives and
backgrounds enhance our community. The university is committed to the recruitment,
enrichment, and retention of faculty and staff who embody many experiences, cultures, points
of view, interests, and identities.
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