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The Department of Biology at Lees-McRae College has a full-time, permanent teaching faculty position for an assistant professor of Biology, beginning in August 2010.

Job description: Teaching duties include microbiology, cell biology, molecular biology, and introductory courses, with the opportunity to design additional upper division courses to augment offerings in the pre-professional biology program that complement current expertise in A&P and Veterinary medicine. Faculty-advised undergraduate research is required of all majors, and preference will be given to candidates with a desire to conduct faculty/student research projects. Other responsibilities include serving as Coordinator of the Pre-Professional Biology Program and advising program majors, scholarship, and service to the College and profession. The annual contract covers 9 months, with the summer months off for professional or personal development. Preference will be given to candidates with an interest in service learning and interdisciplinary curricula.

Lees-McRae is a small, four-year, co-educational liberal arts college serving Appalachia and the Southeastern United States. Through membership in the Appalachian College Association, Lees-McRae has access to academic libraries at 26 colleges, Sakai on-line course materials site, and teaching and learning workshops and opportunities. The college is located in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of northwestern North Carolina. Banner Elk is nestled between two popular ski areas and is within a short drive of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Appalachian Trail, and area cycling, hiking, and climbing. Please visit our website at www.lmc.edu.

Qualifications: Potential candidates must possess a doctorate in biology, though ABD candidates will be considered for an instructor's position. All qualified candidates, including women and minorities, are encouraged to apply. If not US citizens, applicants should indicate eligibility to work in the U.S. AA/EOE.

Submission: Review of applications will begin March 15, 2010. Submit the following with a cover letter: statement of teaching experience and philosophy (or teaching dossier), one page research statement, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and the names of three references with contact information to Dr. Gene Spears by e-mail at spears@lmc.edu or by post to:
Biology Faculty Search Committee
c/o Tammy Franklin
Office of Academic Affairs
Lees-McRae College
P.O. Box 128
Banner Elk, North Carolina, USA 28604

Submit the following with a cover letter: statement of teaching experience and philosophy (or teaching dossier), one page research statement, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and the names of three references with contact information to Dr. Gene Spears by e-mail at spears@lmc.edu or by post to:
Biology Faculty Search Committee
c/o Tammy Franklin
Office of Academic Affairs
Lees-McRae College
P.O. Box 128
Banner Elk, North Carolina, USA 28604

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