Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology

Ferrum, VA
Full Time
Academic Affairs
Experienced
Ferrum College invites applications and nominations for a visiting, non-tenure-track position in Biology and Agricultural Sciences. This is a one-year position with the possibility of renewal. Faculty in this position will be expected to teach introductory courses to majors and special topics courses of general interest for non-majors as well as the specialty courses listed below.

The successful applicant will hold a joint position in the Agricultural Sciences and Biology Programs and be required to teach Plant Biology, Sustainable Landscape Design, Plant Propagation and Greenhouse Management. The College recognizes the ever-growing demand for sustainable landscaping and wishes to take advantage of the opportunities of the region in which the College is located.  The ability to teach upper-level courses in Field Botany, Soil Science, and/or Quantitative Environmental Methods and Statistics would be advantageous. Applicants with research interests in sustainability and community engagement, are encouraged to apply as there are many opportunities to collaborate in new initiatives with colleagues in Environmental Studies and other programs across campus.


Responsibilities:
TEACHING: Faculty teach a 4/4 teaching load, with optional experiential May Term (eTerm).  Our faculty serve as mentors and advisors to our students and supervise internships.  All candidates must provide evidence of ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate level and possess a commitment to a robust liberal studies education.    SERVICE: Our faculty fully participate in leadership activities and fulfill leadership roles pertaining to faculty governance at the College-wide, School, Program, and disciplinary level.

The successful candidate will be expected to have a conferred Ph.D. in Biology by August 2026 and must demonstrate a record of teaching experience.

Application Process: A comprehensive review of applications will begin immediately; unless noted otherwise in the description below, the position will remain open until filled.  Ferrum College offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, life, STD/LTD insurances, paid holidays, and a 403(b) retirement plan.  Interested applicants should submit the following:

     A letter of application
     A curriculum vitae
     Evidence of teaching
     A statement of teaching philosophy
     Sample syllabi for one lower division survey course and one upper division course
     Evidence of scholarship and research
     Copies of graduate transcripts
     TWO recent letters of recommendation addressing teaching effectiveness

Completed applications may be submitted to: Office of Human Resources, Ferrum College, PO Box 1000, Ferrum, Va  24088

Electronic submissions (PDF or Word file attachments) may be emailed to [email protected]
 
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