Developmental Biology Guest Faculty Position
Sarah Lawrence College

Job Title:

Developmental Biology Guest Faculty Position

Guest Faculty

Non-Tenure Track

Sarah Lawrence College Department of Biology seeks a guest faculty member to teach Developmental Biology in Spring semester, 2023.

The Developmental Biology course will be capped at 15 students and comprised of a seminar class (typically meeting 2x/week) and biweekly meetings with individual students to work on a semester-long independent project. There will be no laboratory component associated with this course. We seek an instructor dedicated to developing the research, writing, and analytical skills of their students in addition to imparting the material of their discipline. As they prepare their applications, candidates are encouraged to consult the SLC course catalogue to view the style and content of course descriptions, especially intermediate-level courses taught in science and mathematics.
A PhD is required and college level teaching experience is preferred. Application materials must include: (1) cover letter; (2) CV; (3) statement of teaching philosophy including how consideration of diversity, equity, and inclusion informs your teaching; (4) a catalogue-style description of your Developmental Biology course including any texts you would use; and (5) names and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin April 15 and continue until the position is filled.

PhD required.

College level teaching experience is preferred.

Effective October 15, 2021, all employees of Sarah Lawrence College must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Exceptions to this requirement will only be considered for documented medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs. Any offers of employment will be contingent on successful completion of a background check and submission of proof of vaccination.

Sarah Lawrence College is a liberal arts college with a strong commitment to intellectual and civic engagement, personalized course of study, independent research, and close collaboration between students, faculty, and staff. Sarah Lawrence is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has as one of its goals the recruitment and retention of a racially and culturally diverse administration, staff and faculty. To that end, every job opening is seen as an opportunity to increase diversity and every effort will be made to expand the applicant pool in accordance with these goals.

The college is located in southern Westchester County, 25 minutes by train from midtown Manhattan, NYC. For information on Sarah Lawrence College, our curriculum, teaching methods, and philosophy of education, please see our website at https://www.sarahlawrence.edu/.

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