ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

Department of Biology

POSITION: Full-time, one year graduate/undergraduate faculty position in biomedical sciences.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Candidates should have earned their Ph.D. in a relevant area of biomedical sciences by September 1, 2012. Postdoctoral and/or teaching experience desired.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Eastern Mennonite University invites applicants for a one year position in biomedical sciences, with the possibility of it becoming a continuing position. Area of expertise is flexible, but should support the new MA graduate program in biomedicine and the undergraduate program in human health. Possible areas of expertise that connect to departmental interests include microbiology, public health, bioinformatics, developmental biology, or animal/human anatomy and physiology. The successful applicant will demonstrate effective teaching at both introductory and advanced levels. If the position becomes a continuing position, the applicant will be required to develop a research program involving undergraduate students, and to participate in advising undergraduate and graduate students in the health sciences.

POSITION DETAILS: Position begins Fall 2012. EMU reserves the right to fill the position at any time or keep the position open.

COMPENSATION: Nine-month contract. Salary determined by education and experience. For continuing faculty, Eastern Mennonite University uses an extended contract system.

INQUIRIES: Review begins immediately. Applicants will be asked to respond to questions specific to EMU’s mission after the initial inquiry. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts (unofficial acceptable), and three reference letters to:

Nancy R. Heisey, Vice President and Undergraduate Academic Dean
Eastern Mennonite University
1200 Park Road
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
ugdean@emu.edu (540) 432-4141
http://www.emu.edu

Individuals who bring diversity are encouraged to apply. EMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Eastern Mennonite University complies with federal and state requirements for non-discrimination in employment with regard to sex, age, race, color, handicap, and national and ethnic origin.

EMU seeks faculty who have demonstrated or show promise of
-teaching excellence in a Christian liberal arts environment,
-a commitment to ongoing scholarship, and
-familiarity with and support for Anabaptist/Mennonite Christian faith practices.