Visiting Assistant 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.

Position Summary:

The Biological Sciences Department seeks an individual to serve as a full-time, visiting assistant professor for 1-2 years, with expertise in physiology or a related field. Teaching faculty are on a 10-month contract, and the salary for this position will range from $52,000-59,000 based on education level and experience. The department offers four majors: Biology, Molecular Biology/Biochemistry, Environmental & Marine Science, and Sustainability. This position will teach courses that support the Biology and Molecular Biology/Biochemistry major, in addition to supporting courses for the nursing and exercise science majors. The department is healthy, 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, vertebrate physiology, pathophysiology, and/or additional courses of the candidate’s design or in support of the general education program
• Mentoring and advising undergraduate students in the pre-health program
• Mentoring undergraduates through their junior-senior thesis research projects (advising on process and supporting troubleshooting)

Position Qualifications: 

Required:

• 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
• 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:

• 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

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

How to Apply

Application materials may be attached to the Administrative & Teaching Faculty Application or sent electronically to [email protected].

Goshen College will not be sponsoring candidates for this position.

Required:

• Complete the online Administrative & Teaching Faculty Application
• Letter of application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Brief Statement of Teaching Philosophy / Approach
• A List of three professional references with contact information
• Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (official transcripts) and background check will be required prior to hire.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

E-Verify Statement of Participation

Goshen College participates in E-Verify. If you are hired, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

Goshen College is an equal opportunity employer, committed to enhancing diversity across the institution. Goshen College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or any legally protected status. As a religious institution, Goshen College expressly reserves its rights, its understandings of, and its commitments to the historic Anabaptist identity and the teachings of Mennonite Church USA, and reserves the legal right to hire and employ individuals who support the values of the college. To protect the welfare and provide for the safety of the students, employees, visitors, and resources of Goshen College, background checks are conducted by the Office of Human Resources on all new and re-hired employees.

About Goshen College

Goshen College is a nationally-ranked college and Hispanic-Serving Institution in Indiana renowned for its distinctive hands-on, real-world educational opportunities, and its commitment to creating positive change in the community and the world. The college offers over 65 undergraduate areas of study; as well as best-in-class graduate programs in nursing, business administration, social work and environmental education. This caring, safe and diverse campus prides itself on providing excellent academic programs that connect arts with sciences, and theory with practice — exposing students to multiple perspectives and encouraging them to think deeply, live creatively and lead purposefully. The college is located in the City of Goshen in the heart of Elkhart County, within several hours of Chicago, Indianapolis and Detroit. Residents of Goshen enjoy a culturally diverse small-town atmosphere with an active arts community, a vibrant and entrepreneurial downtown, the Maple City Greenway network of bicycle paths and affordable housing prices. Learn more at goodofgoshen.com.

Contact HR

Human Resources
Goshen College
1700 S. Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526-4795
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: (574) 535-7111