Assistant Professor of Microbiolgy (preference for aquatic)

Target Audience(s): Postdoctoral
Faculty


Institution: New College of Florida

Institutional Web Link: : https://ncf.simplehire.com/

Position Description: New College of Florida invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Microbiology starting in August, 2018. A Ph.D. in the biological sciences or a related field is required. Research interests incorporating environmental microbiology in marine or freshwater systems are preferred. The successful candidate must be committed to excellence in teaching and research, and postdoctoral research and teaching experience are strongly preferred. New College is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty. Women and candidates from underrepresented groups or whose knowledge or skills can support an inclusive culture and learning environment are especially encouraged to apply.

The teaching load is two courses per semester plus sponsoring individual and group tutorials. In addition to classes and tutorials, faculty members provide academic advising, supervise independent study projects, sponsor senior undergraduate theses/projects, and serve on baccalaureate committees. The successful candidate is expected to establish and maintain a program of research. We are particularly interested in candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to innovative undergraduate liberal arts teaching.

Situated on the Gulf Coast of Florida and Sarasota Bay, New College is a nationally recognized, highly-selective public honors college with an 11:1 student/faculty ratio. Students are intellectually independent and highly motivated. Undergraduate research has a central role in the curriculum, and a senior thesis/project is required of all students. Students receive narrative evaluations in lieu of grades. New College is committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching and research and encourages collaborative student-faculty scholarship. www.ncf.edu. A description of the Division of Natural Sciences is at https://www.ncf.edu/academics/undergraduate-program/division-of-natural-sciences/. Facilities include a new wing of the science building and the Pritzker Marine Biology Research Center, which features circulating conditioned seawater and life support equipment suitable for culturing a wide variety of aquatic organisms.

A complete application will include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, the names of three references (including at least one who can address teaching), unofficial graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy (including course proposals), a statement regarding the candidate’s contributions or approaches to supporting an inclusive culture and learning environment, and a description of proposed research that includes how undergraduates would be involved. Review of completed applications will begin Oct. 16 and continue until the position is filled. An online application: https://ncf.simplehire.com/ should be completed. According to Florida law, applications and meetings regarding applications are open to the public upon request. New College of Florida is an EOE institution.


Position Type: Permanent Position

Funding Source(s): Other


How to Apply: A complete application will include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, the names of three references (including at least one who can address teaching), unofficial graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy (including course proposals), a statement regarding the candidate’s contributions or approaches to supporting an inclusive culture and learning environment, and a description of proposed research that includes how undergraduates would be involved. Review of completed applications will begin Oct. 16 and continue until the position is filled. An online application: https://ncf.simplehire.com/ should be completed. According to Florida law, applications and meetings regarding applications are open to the public upon request. New College of Florida is an EOE institution.

Application Closing Date: Until position is filled.