The Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a term faculty appointment for academic year 2016-2017. Rank will be dependent on experience and stature in the field. The appointment is a 9-month term position and will commence on August 29, 2016.
Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Cellular and/or Molecular Biology, or a closely related biomedical field. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses in general biology as well as select upper level biology courses. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach, advise, and mentor students and has demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarship. All faculty are expected to hold office hours and participate in School and University activities and service.
Salary is competitive. Review of applications will begin on May 20, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a letter of application addressing teaching experience and research interests, curriculum vitae, recent teaching evaluations (if possible), and three letters of recommendation sent directly from referees. Electronic submission of application materials should be sent to apply.interfolio.com/34774 . Please contact Dr. Katie DeCicco-Skinner, Search Committee Chair, at 202-885-2193 or decicco@american.edu if you have any questions.
American University is a private institution within easy reach of the many centers of government, business, research, and the arts located within the nation’s capital. For more information about American University visit www.american.edu.
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities.
American University is a tobacco and smoke free campus. Hiring offers for this position are contingent on the successful completion of a background check.
American University is required to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). In accordance with the Clery Act, each year American University prepares an Annual Security Report. This report contains campus crime statistics as well as descriptions of Public Safety's services. It is available to all applicants upon request by calling the Department of Public Safety at 202-885-2537 or the Annual Security Report is also available online
