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Colorado College One-year Visiting Assistant Professor Of Organismal Biology in Colorado Springs, Colorado
One-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Organismal Biology and Ecology
Job Title: Visiting Assistant Professor of Organismal Biology and Ecology
Position Status: One-Year Visitor
Academic Rank: Visiting Assistant Professor
Department: Organismal Biology & Ecology
Campus Location: Main Campus
Job Summary
The Department of Organismal Biology and Ecology (OBE) at Colorado College invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position with expertise in Animal-Plant Interactions to begin in Fall 2025.
Responsibilities for this position entail teaching six courses in the academic year, including field-based ecology, introductory biology focused on plants, a non-majors' course in the candidate's area of specialty, an upper-level course in the candidate's area of specialty (e.g., pollination, herbivory, symbioses, entomology), and a mentored student research course. The ability to integrate experimental design, ecology, and evolutionary biology and a familiarity with Rocky Mountain or Southwestern ecosystems are highly desirable. We seek an individual with demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring, which includes fostering inclusive learning environments where all s
Colorado College is a private, undergraduate, highly selective liberal arts institution enrolling approximately 2200 students. The college uses the Block Plan calendar in which students take one class at a time, allowing for unique learning and teaching strategies, as well as significant field and lab experiences. The OBE Department studies the structure and function of organisms in ecological and evolutionary contexts. OBE research foci include plant, animal, and microbial biology, ecology, and evolution, comparative physiology, conservation biology, and molecular ecology. The department strives to perform impactful research and include students in these opportunities. Information about Colorado College and OBE can be found at our web site: https://www.coloradocollege.edu/academics/dept/obe/ .
Colorado College actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work. Read more about our commitment to Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in our "The Strategy for a More Just CC," a living document that presents a framework to address ten priority areas where antiracism strategies impact all areas of the college, policies, practices, and pedagogies (please see https://www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/adei/strategic-plan.html) . The OBE department believes the College grows stronger by recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty committed to building an inclusive community. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are particularly encouraged to apply
Inquiries about the position may be sent to the OBE chairperson, Dr. Brian Linkhart at mailto:blinkhart@coloradocollege.edu.
Minimum Qualifications
A completed Ph.D. in animal or plant biology/ecology is required by late Spring 2025. Undergraduate teaching experience, mentoring undergraduate research experience, and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in biology are high priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
Application Instructions
Continuous Recruitment - for full consideration, apply by: 03-03-2025 References will be contacted to upload a letter of recommendation for all candidates (letters will be requested upon application submission)
Required Documents
Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae (including applicant's email address) Teaching Statement Research Statement Diversity/Inclusion/Antiracism Statement Unofficial Graduate Transcript Three letters of recommendation
Optional Documents
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:
Refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/humanresources/employee-com pensation/index.html
Visa Sponsors ip Information:
Eligible for J-1 Exchange Visitor Sponsorship
Leave Information:
Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policie s/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html
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