Assistant Professor of Biology
- Employer
- University of La Verne
- Location
- La Verne Central Campus
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- Faculty Jobs
- Science & Technology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Life Sciences
- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Assistant Professor of Biology
Job Description Summary:The University of La Verne invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Biology Department beginning 2023-24 with a focus on Sustainability and an expertise relevant to our Community Health program. The Biology Department serves over 300 majors and is committed to teaching and scholarly excellence, values multicultural perspectives, fosters a collegial learning community for students and faculty, and actively strives to incorporate cultural diversity into its work.
The Biology Department is in the Natural Science Division that is part of the College of Arts and Sciences, which is engaged in developing The La Verne Experience, a University-wide initiative that integrates curricular, co-curricular, and community engagement. As a holistic educational approach, it focuses on Learning Communities, Theory-to-Practice, Experiential Learning, and Integrated Learning. Candidates will be expected to collaborate in departmental efforts with The La Verne Experience, including interdisciplinary approaches to education and innovative undergraduate research.
The University of La Verne is a 120-year old, independent, comprehensive, doctoral granting institution in southern California with a strong emphasis on teaching excellence and an increasing commitment to research and publications. The main campus is located in La Verne, 35 miles from downtown Los Angeles, and nestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. The University is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution and the Department is proud of its high graduation rate for underrepresented minorities.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________The University of La Verne is a private not-for-profit university founded in 1891 located in La Verne, California. The core values that we live by are Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning and Community and Civic Engagement.If you’re passionate about these values, join us at the University of La Verne!
The successful candidate will teach in the life science curriculum (including community engaged health research, human physiology, developmental biology, and introductory major courses) and should be in a position to assume leadership in the Community Health program. Other responsibilities include: participation in the non-major life-science requirement in an innovative and integrative manner, academic advising, mentoring, and development of an extramurally funded research program involving undergraduates that focuses on human/public health.
Minimum Qualifications:Candidates must have a PhD in a human or health-related field.
Preferred Qualifications:The ability to teach Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences, Human Anatomy, Genetics, or Molecular Biology courses is desirable.
Benefits Summary:Salary will be commensurate with experience and internal equity. Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous contribution to the University’s 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan.Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.
Location:La Verne Central Campus
Posting Number:2018-190206FA
Open Until Filled:Yes
Organization
The University of La Verne is a 124 year old, independent, comprehensive, doctoral granting institution in southern California with an emphasis on research and publication. Classified by Carnegie as a Community-Engaged University, La Verne offers high quality, liberal arts and professional degree programs at the undergraduate to doctoral levels to traditional-age and adult learners. The main campus is located in La Verne, 35 miles from downtown Los Angeles, along the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains.
The University is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution with 40% of the student population identifying itself as “Hispanic/Latino,” 55% students of color, 10% international students, and a large proportion first-generation. All programs have high retention and graduation rates for underrepresented minorities. The University has a strong commitment to diversity and places a high priority on creating an environment that supports the growth and success of underrepresented and underserved populations.
The La Verne Experience is at the center of a strategic plan that is focused on serving an ethnically and economically diverse student population, one that is representative of the demographics of California. The La Verne Experience pedagogical features include learning communities, theory-to-practice, experiential learning, community engagement and reflective practice. Two prominent annual rankings of America’s Best Colleges - U.S. News & World Report, and Forbes Magazine recognize the University of La Verne as one of the nation’s top national universities.
For more information regarding the University of La Verne, visit our website at http://www.laverne.edu.
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