Visiting Faculty Position in Biological Sciences
The Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering invites applications for a one-year faculty appointment at the assistant or associate professor level in the Biological Sciences. The College is seeking exceptional faculty dedicated to exemplary undergraduate teaching and committed to innovation, research, and intellectual vitality through scholarly and other creative endeavors. Candidates should be qualified to teach one course in a biology specialty area appropriate for undergraduates and two sections of the required introductory biology course “Principles of Modern Biology with Laboratory, SCI 1210”, or three sections of SCI 1210. This course introduces students to the fundamental aspects of biological science including biochemistry, molecular biology, molecular genetics, cell biology and cellular communication. The successful candidate will work with the laboratory instructor to conduct laboratory sections for SCI 1210, which meet once per week and provide “hands-on” experience with experimental biology for Olin undergraduates. The Olin curriculum offers opportunities to teach in innovative, multidisciplinary and integrated modes, and candidates should be eager to participate in these teaching activities.
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, established in 1997, is an institution that strives to provide an exceptional and innovative engineering education that includes science and the liberal arts. Our student body consists of approximately 300 accomplished students whose interests in science and engineering are balanced by their interests in entrepreneurship, humanities and the arts. All students receive four-year, full-tuition scholarships. The College is located in Needham, MA, with convenient access to Boston and the Route 128 high-technology sector.
Candidates whose area of expertise is in cell biology, molecular biology, molecular genetics, neurobiology, or immunology are especially invited to apply, though applications from other areas will be considered.
The successful candidate should be an inspirational teacher and scholar with a Ph.D. in the Biological Sciences. Preference will be given to candidates who involve students in the context, rigor, and issues attending his or her discipline and demonstrate a record of professional or academic work in synthesizing biological sciences and associated ethical issues.
Please use your cover letter to specifically address how you would fit into Olin College and describe at least two specific courses in your area of specialty that you might like to offer to Olin undergraduates.
Interested applicants are invited to submit a curriculum vita, cover letter, and three letters of recommendation to:
facultysearch@olin.edu
or Biological Sciences Search Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Olin Way Needham, MA, 02492-1200
Applications received prior to March 31, 2008 will be given full consideration. Applications received between March 31and May 15, 2008 will be considered depending on the availability of the position. Olin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact facultysearch@olin.edu for additional information about this position.
