Visiting Assistant Professor in Biochemistry at Holy Cross (Worcester, MA)

The Department of Biology at the College of the Holy Cross invites applications for a visiting full-time faculty appointment in Biochemistry for the 2021-2022 academic year to begin in August 2021. Specific courses include Biochemistry 1 Lecture and non-majors biology courses. Detailed information is available at the Biology Department website (https://www.holycross.edu/academics/programs/biology/faculty-staff/visiting-faculty-position-biochemistry)

Visiting full-time faculty teach 3 courses each semester and are eligible for travel support and reimbursement of relocation costs within the College’s published policies. All full-time appointments offer competitive salaries and include full benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must demonstrate commitment to, and excellence in, undergraduate teaching as informed by current practice and scholarship in the field. A Ph.D. in a relevant field of biology or chemistry is preferred, but candidates who are ABD will be considered.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, a statement on teaching expertise and interests, transcripts (undergraduate and graduate) and two confidential letters of recommendation. The teaching statement should include a brief description of topics for Biological Principles non-majors biology courses.

As a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college, the College values dialog among people from diverse perspectives as integral to the mission and essential to the excellence of our academic program (see http://www.holycross.edu/mission). In your cover letter please highlight how your teaching, scholarship, mentorship and/or service might support the College’s mission and its commitment to diversity and inclusion. For more information, please visit Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | College of the Holy Cross. To learn more about faculty life at the College, applicants are encouraged to visit Prospective Faculty | College of the Holy Cross.

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Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. For full consideration, please apply by April 9, 2021. Questions about this search may be directed to Dr. Karen Ober, Biology Department Chair, kober@holycross.edu.