Franklin & Marshall College

The Biology Department of Franklin & Marshall College invites applications for a one-year VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR position in epidemiology, beginning July 2013, with renewal for up to three years on evidence of good teaching and continued administrative approval. Candidates should have the Ph.D. or terminal degree, demonstrated strengths in teaching and research, and broad interests in epidemiology and public health. Teaching responsibilities will include epidemiology, introduction to public health, and an upper-level course in the candidate’s area of specialization. Applicants with the ability to teach introductory biostatistics are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to engage undergraduates in research, and start-up support is available.  Franklin & Marshall is a small (enrollment 2400), highly selective coeducational liberal arts college with a tradition of excellence in science and student research. The Public Health major is jointly administered by the Biology and Government departments and research in public health is currently supported, in part, by a grant from HHMI.

   Submit a curriculum vitae, plans for actively engaging undergraduates through teaching and research, graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation electronically via https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/21206. Priority will be given to applications received by March 8, 2013. Telephone: 717-291-4118; e-mail: ; website: http://www.fandm.edu/biology. Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus community, and as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, family or marital status, or sexual orientation.