Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Developmental Biology

Pomona College

Claremont, CA

Posted 9/18/2024

The Department of Biology at Pomona College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Developmental Biology beginning Fall 2025. Applicants should have a doctorate in biology or a closely related field. Additional qualifications include previous teaching experience with a strong interest in teaching undergraduates, a desire to mentor underrepresented populations, postdoctoral experience, and the ability to develop a robust research program that involves undergraduate students.

The successful candidate will offer an upper-level course in Developmental Biology with laboratory, and teach one of the introductory courses with laboratory. Additional courses may include advanced classes in the candidate's area of expertise. The teaching load is four courses over two semesters.

Salary range: $90,000-$105,000

Applicants should submit:

  • A cover letter that addresses your interest in liberal arts education, small residential colleges, Pomona College in particular, and how your research and teaching interests will contribute to the department and college.
  • A curriculum vitae.
  • A statement about your intended research program, including how you will involve undergraduates in your research (typically 2-3 pages).
  • A statement of teaching philosophy, including any relevant experience and thoughtful reflection on your pedagogical practices (typically 1-2 pages).
  • A statement addressing experience in teaching, mentoring, and advising a diverse student body.
  • Graduate school transcript(s).
  • Names, positions, phone numbers, and email addresses of 2-3 recommenders.

 
Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Questions should be referred to Prof. Sara Olson, Chair of the Search Committee, at email: [email protected].

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Last Updated 09/18/2024