Vassar College

Full-Time, One-Year Visiting Assistant Professor in Biology (Intro Biology/Ecology)

Department: Biology Department

Posting Removal Date:

Posting Number: F106P



For full consideration applicants should apply by: 03/15/2024

About Vassar College


Vassar is a highly selective, coeducational liberal arts college of about 2400 undergraduate students, located in the Hudson Valley, seventy-five miles north of New York City. Vassar stands upon the homelands of the Munsee Lenape. The College is located in Poughkeepsie, home to a culturally diverse community, and benefits from convenient commuter rail access to New York City. Vassar faculty are committed teachers/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, and studios and in individually-mentored projects. They teach broadly in the curricula of their departments, advise students, and serve on college-wide and departmental committees. The College maintains a generous leave policy, provides strong support for research, and encourages multidisciplinary approaches to teaching.

Position Introduction


The Department of Biology at Vassar College invites applications for full-time, one year visiting assistant professors who can teach courses in both introductory biology and ecology. Two positions are available.

AA Statement


Vassar College is deeply committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum, and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. The College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and especially welcomes applications from veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of racial, ethnic, and other groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been severe and longstanding.

Position Description


The Department of Biology at Vassar College invites applications for two full-time, one-year visiting assistant professors who can teach courses in both introductory biology and ecology. The position carries a teaching load of 3 units in one semester and 2 units in the other (Ecology and Introductory Biology in the Fall semester of 2024 and Introductory Biology and an upper level seminar class in the Spring semester of 2025). Aspects of the Ecology and introductory Biology courses are standardized and already designed. The topic and design of the upper level seminar course will be determined by the instructor's area of expertise, in consultation with the Chair of Biology. The Vassar campus includes an ecological preserve where outdoor lab exercises can be developed. Experience teaching at the college level is preferred and a Ph.D. in a biological science is required at time of appointment.







Salary Wage Range


Pay Transparency Disclosure: The annual base starting salary range for this full-time visiting position is $84,000 to $88,000 (USD). When extending an offer of employment, Vassar College considers factors such as (but not limited to) candidate’s education/training, work experience, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations. This salary range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting.



How to Apply


Candidates should submit a cover letter, a CV, a brief statement of teaching experience, and three letters of recommendation. Applications should be addressed to Nancy Pokrywka, Search Chair, and submitted online at:
https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/3706. Address any questions to (napokrywka@vassar.edu). Review of applicant materials will begin on March 15, 2024 and will continue until the position has been filled. Applications received after that date are not guaranteed to be reviewed.

Special Instructions to Applicants








To Apply


All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/3797.

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