Assistant or Associate Professor of Physiology

Goshen College

Open Position

Assistant or Associate Professor of Physiology

Goshen College is a Christian liberal arts institution that prepares students to thrive in life, leadership and service. We strive to model an inclusive community committed to transformative justice, peace, and sustainability. A respect and appreciation of the Anabaptist- Mennonite faith perspective and practices, and a commitment to the mission, vision, core values and community standards of Goshen College, are important for teaching and administrative faculty members.

Goshen College is also an Hispanic Serving Institution and ranks second in Indiana in the percent of alumni, per capita, who go on to earn a Ph.D. In addition to the JN Roth Marine Biology Station in the Florida Keys, campus facilities include excellent on-campus laboratories for teaching and research and a 1,189-acre field station (Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center) 30 miles from campus. Goshen College faculty are also eligible to apply to teach in our nationally ranked study abroad program, which includes semesters in Ecuador, Tanzania, and Indonesia.

Position Summary: The Biological Sciences Department seeks an individual to serve as a full-time assistant or associate professor on the tenure track, with expertise in physiology, anatomy, or a related field. Teaching faculty are on a 10-month contract, and the salary for this position will range from $53,000-68,000, based on education level and experience. The biology department offers bachelor of arts degrees in biology, molecular biology/biochemistry, marine biology, and environmental science & sustainability. Additionally, a master of arts in environmental education is offered. This position will mostly teach courses that support the Biology and Molecular Biology/Biochemistry majors, in addition to supporting courses for the nursing and exercise science majors. The department is healthy and collegial, and requires a scholar with skill in innovative teaching, compassionate mentoring, and with a vision for a physiology research program built around undergraduate students.

Position Duties:

• Teaching courses and labs each semester, including anatomy & physiology, pathophysiology, and/or additional courses of the candidate’s design or in support of the department (possibilities include vertebrate physiology, developmental biology, immunology, etc.) or the college’s general education program.
• Mentoring and advising undergraduate students in biology and the pre-health program
• Mentoring undergraduates through their junior-senior thesis research projects (advising on process and supporting troubleshooting)

Position Qualifications:

• BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• M.S. or Ph.D. in physiology, or related area of biological sciences
• Experience in teaching and/or mentoring
• Research experience in physiology or related area
• OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• A commitment to building a culturally diverse educational environment
• Student-centered approach to teaching and research
• Support of the liberal arts program and interdisciplinary collaboration
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Demonstrated use of effective, creative, and caring teaching strategies for working with a wide diversity of students
• Demonstrated ability to empower self and others through servant leadership
• Intercultural experience

Work Environment/Environmental Conditions: Mostly inside/office conditions; Temperatures are usually moderate; Artificial lighting; Some exposure to dust and molds. Must use stairs or elevators to use toilet facilities. Using computers and other office equipment; moving around campus, inside and outside.

All of the essential job functions are subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not all-inclusive and may change at the option of the department head. Any major change will result in the position being reviewed for reclassification.

Benefits

• Healthcare/Prescription insurance (Goshen College pays employee premium)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life/AD&D (Goshen College pays employee premium)
• Long Term Disability (after 1 year of employment – college pays employee premium)
• Retirement (403(b))
• College contribution to retirement after 90 days
• Free membership to GC Recreation-Fitness Center
• Paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition discounts
• and more