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Job Description:
Fairfield University is a comprehensive Jesuit institution that prepares students for leadership and service in a constantly changing world. Founded in 1942 on North Benson Road in Fairfield, Connecticut, the University has grown from an initial class of 303 undergraduate male students admitted to the College of Arts and Sciences in 1947 into a coeducational university of more than 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Along the way, the University has awarded more than 45,000 degrees since 1951, and has developed a reputation for educational excellence both regionally and nationally.
Job Description:
The Biology Department at Fairfield University invites applications for a one-year full time visiting assistant professor position in Marine Biology beginning Fall 20022. Applicants with interests across any area of Marine Biology are encouraged to apply. Specific teaching needs at this time are in the area of Marine Invertebrate Biology (lecture and lab), General Biology, and Introductory Marine Science (for non-majors). The position will support the concentration in Marine Biology within the Biology Program. The teaching load is four undergraduate courses each semester.
Requirements:
Applicants are expected to have completed a MS or Ph.D. in Biology or Marine Science, or who expect to receive their degree by Summer 2022. Applicants must have a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, including experience teaching undergraduate laboratory sections. Preference will be given to candidates who have successfully completed undergraduate/graduate courses in any area of Zoology or Marine Science and are able to teach both lecture and laboratory sections.
Additional Information:
The department consists of fourteen full-time faculty representing a range of specialties and is housed in a spacious, well-equipped facility in the Bannow Science Center. The biology department has a vibrant culture of undergraduate student-faculty collaboration in research, several departmental events and guest lecturers. The salary and benefits for the position are highly competitive.
Fairfield University is a Jesuit institution, consistently ranked as a top comprehensive university in New England, located in the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, CT, one hour from New York City along Long Island Sound. Our five Colleges and Professional Schools enroll approximately 3,500 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students.
Fairfield University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, veterans, Jesuits, and members of historically underrepresented groups. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities.
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin June 1, 2022 with a final submission deadline of June 15, 2022. For full consideration, please click “Apply Now” and upload the following materials:
a curriculum vitae
a letter of application
statement of teaching philosophy
examples of syllabi and teaching evaluations if applicable
unofficial graduate transcript
contact information for three references
Category:
Academic – Faculty Non-Tenure Track
Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.
*Disclaimer
The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
Fairfield University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, Veterans, and members of historically underrepresented groups. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with a disability.