Job Description
Visiting Assistant Professor, Marine Biology Position Summary: The Department of Biology at Rollins College invites applications for a one year Visiting Assistant Professor position with expertise in marine molecular ecology, beginning August 2025 and continuing until May of 2026. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence both in the classroom and in the field. Teaching responsibilities will include our general biology series for majors, a genetics course for majors, and marine biology courses for majors. A Ph.D. in marine biology or the biological sciences with expertise in marine biology and molecular/genetic analysis is required and post-doctoral experience is preferred.
Rollins College is a comprehensive liberal arts college located just north of Orlando, FL, a diverse metropolitan community with a thriving economic and cultural scene. Nearby Orlando International Airport provides easy access to U.S. and international destinations. The college emphasizes innovative and quality teaching in small classes and ranks number one among 121 Southern master's-level universities in the annual rankings of 'America's Best Colleges,' released by U.S. News & World Report. Please visit the college website at .
Minimum Qualifications and Education: - A Ph.D. in marine biology or the biological sciences with expertise in marine biology and molecular/genetic analysis.
- Commitment to undergraduate teaching excellence and to our liberal arts mission.
- Verifiable teaching experience.
- Ability to contribute to, help foster and sustain a diverse and inclusive learning and working environment at Rollins.
Preferred Qualifications: - Post-doctoral experience.
Instructions to Applicants: Interested applicants must apply online via the College's employment website and upload the following materials as follows:
- Letter of interest
- Curriculum vita
- Statement of teaching philosophy with emphasis on a commitment and desire to teach undergraduates
- Contact information for three references on application
**Review of applications will begin February 17, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.** Questions about this position may be directed to:
Dr. Jay Pieczynski
Search Committee Chair
jpieczynski@rollins.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity: Rollins College is an equal opportunity institution. Rollins does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical characteristics, or any other category protected by College policy or federal, state, or local law for employment and in our educational programs and activities. To learn more about our commitments, visit click here . Any applicant who requires reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or hiring process may contact us by phone or in writing to mailto:humanresources@rollins.edu ' href='' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'> humanresources@rollins.edu | 407.646.2102.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Service Months: 9
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