NTT at Champlain College VT

Champlain College seeks a scientist with a strong commitment to excellent undergraduate teaching and pedagogical innovation for a full-time position as Assistant/Associate Professor of Science (Biological Science or Physics). The specific rank will be determined by the qualifications of the successful candidate. While Champlain College does not offer traditional science majors, the Division of Information Technology & Sciences offers laboratory-based science courses required of all undergraduate students as part of the general education curriculum. The successful candidate will teach a variety of laboratory-based general education courses in the applicant’s field that complement the college’s career-focused academic majors and an introductory, multi-discipline Forensic Science course. The typical teaching load is three laboratory courses per semester. While there is no research requirement for retention, ongoing professional activity/development is strongly encouraged and supported. Out-of-classroom responsibilities include course development and service to the academic division and the college. Requirements include a Ph.D. in a Biological Science, Physics, or a related field, strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work collaboratively within and across disciplines, and a firm commitment to inclusion and diversity in the workplace and education. Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate level is strongly preferred. Champlain College, founded in 1878, is a private institution that offers career-focused associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs and professional certificates on campus, abroad, and online. The College is listed in The Princeton Review’s “The Best 378 Colleges: 2014 Edition” and was selected as the No. 1 “Up-and-Coming School” in the North in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges 2014.” Champlain, identified as an “ideal college” in an article in The Atlantic magazine in 2013, is a national leader in educating students to become skilled practitioners, effective professionals, and global citizens. The College is located in beautiful Burlington, Vermont, which is consistently ranked as one of the country’s most livable small cities. In 2013, Burlington was chosen as one of the “10 Great Places to Live” by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine and ranked as a top city for technology innovation by Inc. magazine. We encourage interested candidates to peruse our www.champlain.edu/hr website for more information about our work and cultural environment. To apply, submit a letter of interest specifically addressing the desired qualifications, a résumé/CV and contact information (names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses) for three references to www.champlain.edu/hr . Review of applications will begin January 15, 2014, and continue until the position is filled. The successful completion of a criminal background check is required as a condition of employment. Champlain College values, supports and encourages diversity of backgrounds, cultures and perspectives of students, faculty and staff. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. - See more at: https://chroniclevitae.com/jobs/0000812195-01#sthash.cN2YZSZq.dpuf