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Worth a read - this is a huge reason to continue supporting ALL students who find inspiration in STEM, but especially those whom society is most likely to ignore or silence.

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American University biology is hiring a term faculty member

This is where I work. We’re looking for a new professor who can help us teach a variety of biology courses, but hopefully someone who has expertise in human anatomy and physiology, since we offer courses at the general education and health professional level in those areas.

Professorial Lecturer

Department of Biology

College of Arts and Sciences

American University

The Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for term faculty appointment for Academic Year 2015-2016 at the level of Professorial Lecturer. The appointment is a 9-month term position and will commence on August 31, 2015.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Biology or a closely related field; research and teaching experience are required. The position will require the incumbent to teach the equivalent of three undergraduate courses per semester in Biology. Possible teaching assignments include both major and non-major courses such as General Biology, Structure & Function, Human Anatomy & Physiology, and their laboratory components, with specific assignments determined each semester by the Department Chair. All faculty are expected to hold office hours and participate in School and University activities and service.

Salary is competitive. Review of applications will begin on June 19, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled, subject to on-going budgetary approval.  Please submit applications via

apply.interfolio.com/29764 

Include a letter of application addressing relevant teaching interests and experience, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation sent directly from referees, recent teaching evaluations (if possible), and copies of recent published papers.  Please contact Dr. Vikki Connaughton, Search Committee Chair at 202-885-2176 or [email protected] if you have any questions.  

American University is a private institution within easy reach of the many centers of government, business, research, and the arts located within the nation’s capital.  For more information about American University, visit www.american.edu.

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.  The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities.  American University is a tobacco and smoke free campus.

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