Assistant Professor of Biology, 2 Term Positions

GRINNELL COLLEGE – DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY (CELL BIOLOGY, MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, or GENETICS) (START FALL 2022).

GRINNELL COLLEGE. The Department of Biology invites applications for two appointments (for 1 to 2 years) in areas related to genetics, molecular biology, or cell biology beginning Fall 2022. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible. In addition to teaching, a candidate should possess a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Grinnell College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college with a strong tradition of social responsibility. In letters of application, candidates should discuss their potential to contribute to a college community that maintains a diversity of people and perspectives as one of its core values. Applications will be reviewed until position is filled, starting on May 13, 2022. Please visit our application website at https://jobs.grinnell.edu to find more details about the job and submit applications online. Candidates will need to upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts (copies are acceptable), a statement of teaching interests (including a statement on diversity and inclusion) and provide email addresses for three references. Questions about this search should be directed to the search Chair, Dr. Ben DeRidder, at Biologysearch@grinnell.edu or 641-269-4483.

Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed, or any other protected class.

An offer for this position will be contingent on successful completion of a background check.