The Simpson College Biology & Environmental Science Department invites applications for a one-year, full-time visiting appointment at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor. Teaching responsibilities will begin in late August 2022.

Responsibilities

We seek a broadly trained ecologist, plant biologist, organismal biologist, or environmental scientist who complements existing strengths in the department to join our academically diverse and collegial team. The position includes potentially teaching courses at all levels of the undergraduate biology and environmental science program aligning the candidate’s area of expertise with curricular needs of the department. The Visiting Assistant Professor will teach a total of 6 courses, including lectures and labs, across the 2022-23 Academic Year (fall semester, spring semester, and May Term).

The Institution

Simpson College is an independent, selective, and comprehensive liberal-arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The College encourages innovative teaching and seeks colleagues who will help its students of all ages develop critical intellectual skills and nurture values that foster personal worth and individuality for the purpose of living fulfilled lives within a creative, diverse and just community.

Simpson’s main campus is in Indianola, Iowa, a part of the Des Moines metropolitan area. The Des Moines area has a population of over 600,000 and economic growth has outpaced the U.S. as a whole. In addition, the cost of living is well below the national average. To learn more about Simpson College, please visit: www.simpson.edu.

Qualifications

Candidates must possess an M.S., Ph.D., or be ABD in some aspect of ecology, plant biology, organismal biology, or evolutionary biology no later than August 25, 2022.

Experience

Applicants should have evidence of demonstrated or potential for excellence in student-centered teaching at the undergraduate level. Successful applicants must show a commitment to cultural diversity and intentionally inclusive teaching practices. We expect relevant coursework and/or research at the graduate level for courses an applicant would propose to teach at Simpson.

To apply, please submit 1) letter of application, 2) CV, 3) a one-two page teaching statement, 4) a one-two page diversity statement, 5) graduate transcripts and 6) contact information for three references (phone, email, title).

Please feel free to contact the search committee chair Prof. Ryan Rehmeier, at ryan.rehmeier@simpson.edu with any questions about the position prior to application

Review of applications will begin on June 13, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.