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Posted: 06-Jul-23
Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania
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Position Summary
Join a vibrant equity-minded campus community of educators whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. The Department of Biology invites applicants for a Full-time, Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor of Biology – Animal Physiologist. The position begins in August 2024.
West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. The University offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate programs in the sciences and mathematics, business and public management, arts and humanities, health sciences, education and social work, music, and interdisciplinary studies. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.
The mission of the Department of Biology, part of the College of Sciences and Mathematics, is to provide a high-quality educational experience to both undergraduate and graduate students. This is achieved by maintaining small class sizes staffed by full-time faculty. Virtually all courses have a laboratory component facilitating participatory learning. The Department has well-equipped facilities for an Animal Physiologist, including cellular physiology equipment, data acquisition systems, oxygen analyzers, a necropsy facility, incubators, a 3-D scanner, 3-D printers, zebra fish and saltwater animal facilities, flow tanks, confocal and epifluorescence microscopes, high speed camera, dual mode muscle motor, and a USDA approved animal facility with animal behavior rooms that meet standards for NIH accreditation for the use of rats and mice. The University is home to the 126-acre Gordon Natural Area, a protected area containing grassland, forest, riparian, and wetland habitats, available for teaching and faculty research.
The faculty position involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses offered in-person. The ideal candidate will use innovative teaching skills and demonstrate attention to the learning and teaching needs of the department’s students. The faculty member will collaborate with other departmental faculty and staff to ensure the success of the College.
Responsibilities include:
- Teach undergraduate and/or graduate level courses including Human Anatomy and Physiology. Additional courses within area of specialization may be assigned based on departmental needs.
- Engage in scholarly activities such as research, presentations, and publications.
- Serve the University and the community through participation in various committees.
- Mentor and advise students.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D in Biology, Physiology, Neurobiology, or related field. (ABD may be considered. Must be earned before August 2024.)
- Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate level courses in anatomy & physiology or closely related field.
- Research experience in animal biology or related discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
- Research experience in sensory biology, ichthyology, or vertebrate biology; and/or
- Expertise developing curriculum in sensory biology, ichthyology, or vertebrate biology; and/or
- Experience teaching general biology labs; and/or
- Experience mentoring or advising students; and/or
- Experience with advanced technologies (i.e., automated pose estimation/behavioral analysis, high speed data acquisition, electronics etc.); and/or
- Experience writing and applying for grants and/or external funding.
Special Instructions
Apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Review of applications will begin in September 2023 and continue until the position has been filled.
Finalist must successfully complete an interview, teaching demonstration, and research presentation.
Required Documents for Consideration
To be considered as an applicant for this position, please submit the following:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- List of three references with contact information (These referees will automatically be sent an email with instructions for uploading their letter of recommendation directly to the applicant tracking system.)
- Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts will be required at a later date)
- Research statement – Include research experience and agenda
- Teaching philosophy statement
- Diversity statement (See below)
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
West Chester University has joined EAB’s Moon Shot initiative for Equity in Higher education. This initiative is designed to support faculty, students, and staff who are typically excluded and therefore are underrepresented. As part of your application for a tenure-track faculty position, we request a Diversity Statement. This request highlights our department's commitment to promote diversity and inclusiveness and to cultivate a campus environment that welcomes all. This commitment reflects the Diversity Theme of West Chester University's Strategic Plan and supports initiatives of our Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (WCU Diversity Equity Inclusion). We expect that each applicant's statement will be unique, as informed by their own experiences and goals. Some topics you might address in a 1-2-page statement include the following: (1) How have you supported diversity and inclusion in your interactions with others in classroom, research environments, and/or therapy setting? (2) What have you done to help students from diverse communities (such as underrepresented minorities, non-traditional, LGBTQ, veteran, rural, and/or first generation) succeed, including any programs for these students in which you have participated? (3) Describe your commitment to working toward achieving equity and enhancing diversity at WCU. How might you contribute to our current diversity initiatives, and do you have any other ideas to help promote equity on our campus?
All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks.
Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University’s educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action – Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
