Faculty Position, Ecology and Evolution

~ DePauw is a nationally-recognized, leading liberal arts university dedicated to educating 2,100 highly talented, motivated, and diverse students from across the country and around the globe. ~

For more than 175 years, DePauw has created an atmosphere of intellectual challenge and social engagement that prepares students for lifelong success. Connected to the liberal arts college is one of the nation’s first Schools of Music. DePauw is located in Greencastle, Indiana, a 45-minute drive west of Indianapolis.

Position Overview

The Department of Biology at DePauw University invites applications for a 2.5-year (five semester) term position beginning January 2019. 

Responsibilities

• The department specifically seeks candidates to teach upper-level ecology or biostatistics, introductory biology (Evolution, Organisms and Ecology), and an upper level course in one of the following: Conservation Biology, Behavioral Ecology, or Plant-Animal Interactions.
• Teaching assignment is four lab courses per year, and funding is available for professional development and research with undergraduate students.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (completed by January 2019) in biology or a closely related field required.
• A commitment to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts setting and evidence of effective and inclusive teaching are essential.

Compensation

• Rank and salary commensurate with experience.

To Apply

• Please click "Apply on Company Website" below and upload a cover letter summarizing qualifications, teaching philosophy, and research interests; CV; evidence of effective teaching (such as sample syllabi or course evaluations); three confidential letters of recommendation; and graduate transcripts.
• Application materials should provide evidence of a commitment to successfully fostering and engaging with a diversity of ideas and experiences to create an inclusive environment in the classroom and at the University.
• Please contact Jim Benedix, Biology Department Chair with any questions.