Biology Instructor

Biology Instructor


Coe College invites applications from dynamic, student-centered individuals for a one semester sabbatical replacement position in the Department of Biology to begin in January of 2025.


Primary responsibilities:  

Teaching a Microbiology course designed for pre-nursing students and two associated 3-hour laboratories. The ability to teach a Genetics laboratory is also desirable. There are no non-teaching responsibilities for this position.
 

Required Qualifications:

  • M.S. or higher in Microbiology, or a related field strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to excellent teaching, including the use of inclusive pedagogies along with strong mentoring and academic support of diverse undergraduate student populations.
  • Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. as visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. as we are unable to take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The Department is interested in applicants who will complement our commitment to diversity and inclusiveness among students and faculty, and enhance and expand the expertise and experiences represented in the department. A broadly-trained candidate who could teach in our majors-level Genetics laboratory is secondary.

Biology Department Profile:

The Department of Biology offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in general biology or with an emphasis in Environmental Science, Molecular Biology or Neuroscience. The major has been expanding in the past five years and we graduate approximately 40 undergraduate biology majors per year, making it one of the largest majors on campus. The department also offers courses in service for the college’s nursing and kinesiology programs, as well as for general education. There are 7 full-time and one part-time faculty with expertise in a wide variety of disciplines, as well as a laboratory manager. Additional faculty and professionals in other departments within the College as well as other nearby institutions provide excellent opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. A  renovated building (Peterson Hall) is shared with the chemistry and physics departments and contains space for coursework and Coe’s natural history collections.  The department houses modern laboratory space that include dissection hoods, a greenhouse and analytical and molecular equipment.   

Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants should submit the following:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement on teaching philosophy
  • One letter of recommendation which documents the candidate’s teaching experience and ability to work with undergraduate students
  • In lieu of transcripts, we ask the candidates to provide a listing of relevant courses that they have taken or taught during their educational preparation within their CV

If hired, you will be expected to provide official graduate and undergraduate transcripts to fulfill the requirements enforced by the Higher Learning Commission.

All application materials should be sent:

Dr. Michael Leonardo, Search Chair - mleonard@coe.edu  

 

Review of applications will begin on 10/14/2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
 

Coe is committed to fostering a multicultural environment and encourages applications from individuals who will help fulfill that goal. We value the input of multiple viewpoints and diverse perspectives and aim to create an academic community that is rich with cultural, social and intellectual diversity. Coe College is an equal opportunity employer.