Visiting Assistant Professor, Biochemistry Or Molecular Biology

The Position:

Visiting Assistant Professor, Biochemistry or Molecular Biology

Job Summary:

The Muhlenberg College Department of Biology invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology for the 2024-2025 academic year. The Biology Department is a welcoming community of students, staff, and faculty who are dedicated to undergraduate intellectual growth.

We are committed to hiring and supporting faculty who can contribute to the development of a culturally diverse community through their teaching, scholarship, and service. The successful candidate will be student-centered and committed to diversity-affirming teaching and research in a small liberal arts college environment. Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant discipline, and demonstrated interest in teaching and mentoring undergraduates. For more information about our department visit https://www.muhlenberg.edu/academics/biology/.

Teaching load is three courses per semester, including one to two sections of an intermediate-level Biochemistry course, with lab, each semester, and an additional course (to be determined based on need and candidate interest). Courses in Biochemistry serve both our Biology and Biochemistry majors. This is a full-time, benefit eligible position, scheduled to conclude May 31, 2025.

Muhlenberg offers a highly competitive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending plans, health savings account (QHDHP enrollment required), generous holidays and paid time off, life insurance, and retirement. Waiting periods may apply.

Relocation assistance is available for this opportunity. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit institution, Muhlenberg is a qualifying employer under the federal government's Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

The Muhlenberg Center for Teaching and Learning offers a range of programs in support of faculty, including pedagogical workshops, support for meaningful classroom experimentation, and facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration. Research facilities are available and modest support is available if you choose to pursue research. Visiting faculty enjoy access to all professional development resources provided by the College.

Our Institution and Area: Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is a private, residential, liberal arts college offering baccalaureate and graduate programs.

At Muhlenberg, we are committed to a campus community that ensures students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, respected, valued and included. Muhlenberg College is dedicated to shaping creative, compassionate, collaborative leaders through rigorous academic programs in the arts, humanities, business, natural sciences and social sciences; as well as pre-professional programs in law, health and theology; and progressive workforce-focused post-baccalaureate certificates and master's degrees. As part of eastern Pennsylvania's scenic Lehigh Valley, Allentown, PA is a diverse city of 125,000, located just 60 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City.

As the third largest city in the state, and along with neighboring Bethlehem and Easton, the region is home to a vibrant arts scene, extensive parks and recreational opportunities, and a rich blend of diverse cuisine. Check out Allentown and Life in the Lehigh Valley | Muhlenberg College to learn more.

Application Materials: For best consideration, apply by April 21.

Application review will continue until the position is filled. Complete applications should be uploaded as one PDF document. A complete application includes: 1) a letter of application describing your interest in the position; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a teaching statement describing your teaching and professional experience, teaching philosophy, and research interests; 4) a separate statement summarizing professional experiences and capacities that prepare you to contribute to our diversity, equity, and inclusion goals (see DEIB Initiatives); and 5) contact information for three professional references. Successful completion of satisfactory background checks required.

Please send any questions about this position to the search chair, Dr. Bruce Wightman, at brucewightman@muhlenberg.edu.

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An equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Please visit our Diversity & Inclusion page for additional information about Muhlenberg's commitment to supporting a diverse and inclusive community.

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