Assistant Professor, Biology at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida

Job Description:

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Position Summary:

The Wilkes Honors College of Florida Atlantic University (FAU) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Biology, starting in Fall 2025. This is a full-time (9-month) tenure-track position with an average teaching load of five courses per year.

The Wilkes Honors College (WHC) is a separate unit within FAU, with its own full-time faculty and a four-year, liberal arts and sciences curriculum that includes interdisciplinary coursework, internship opportunities, study abroad programs, and a senior honors thesis. The WHC is located in Jupiter, Florida on FAU's John D. MacArthur Campus, an international hub for scientific research and host to the world-renowned Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience and The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation and Technology, as well as FAU's Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute. In addition, FAU's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute is located in nearby Fort Pierce.

The WHC's four-year curriculum is centered on the traditional disciplines in the liberal arts and sciences, with an emphasis on critical thinking, independent study, community-based internships, and cross-disciplinary programs. Currently, the WHC enrolls about 675 honors students with a 15-to-1 student faculty ratio, on average. For more information, please visit www.honorscollege.edu.

Questions about the position may be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Tracy Mincer (tmincer@fau.edu).

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2024.

The Wilkes Honors College at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

Minimum Qualifications:The minimum candidate qualifications are a Ph.D. in the Biological Sciences or related field, and evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching. The committee will favorably view potential for collaboration in the interdisciplinary teaching activities of the college, and experience in advising and mentoring undergraduate students. Additionally, the preferred candidate will be qualified to teach anatomy and physiology, including its labs, and/or courses related to cellular biology and genetics. The preferred candidate will also have an interest in developing course-based undergraduate research experiences (CURE).
Salary:Commensurate with Experience
College or Department:Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Location:John D. MacArthur Campus - Jupiter
Work Days and Hours:N/A
Application Deadline: 2025-01-01
Special Instructions to Applicant: This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.


This position is subject to funding.


All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.


Required Documents:
FAU's Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.


PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.


The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application, please upload the following: 1) a 1-to-2 page cover letter describing how they plan to contribute to the Wilkes Honors College environment, 2) a curriculum vitae (that includes contact information for three to five references and list of scientific publications), 3) a one-page teaching philosophy statement, 4) a one-page research interests statement, and 5) a copy of transcripts.


Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost's credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost's credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.


Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.


As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.


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