Centre College seeks a diverse pool of candidates for two tenure-track positions as Assistant or Associate Professor of Biology, beginning August 2025. A successful candidate will have the expertise to teach at least one of the two following courses: Microbiology and Introduction to Genetics. A successful candidate will also have the opportunity to contribute to Centre’s innovative general education curriculum, study abroad, and interdisciplinary programs. Collaborative research with undergraduates is expected and supported. Competitive startup funds are included.

 We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity in all its forms. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our faculty, support our diverse student body, and utilize inclusive pedagogical practices. 

The successful candidate will join a community of compassionate teacher-scholars dedicated to excellent teaching and student mentorship, equity and inclusion, shared governance, interdisciplinary collaboration, global study and citizenship, scholarly achievement, and service to the college and broader society. We offer a supportive community for faculty from all backgrounds, mentoring for early-career faculty, and ongoing professional development. 

 Centre College boasts small classes and high academic standards, a leading study abroad program, a world-class performing arts center, and competitive NCAA Division III athletics. 

 Qualified candidates will hold a PhD or terminal degree in biology or a related field by the time of appointment, demonstrate their commitment to excellence in inclusive teaching and mentoring, and show potential for their own scholarly achievement and mentoring student research. Biologists with interests across multiple subdisciplines of Biology or related fields are welcome to apply. 

The College is located in historic Danville, Kentucky, offering a high quality of life and easy access to Lexington, Louisville, and Cincinnati. 

To apply, please submit the following at  http://apply.interfolio.com/151597

1. Cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Statement of teaching philosophy, experience, and effectiveness
4. Statement of research interests
5. Diversity statement that explains your lived experiences of the importance of diversity and inclusion, and how these experiences have helped you address issues relating to these topics
6. Letters from three professional references?

 All written statements should highlight your own experiences of learning, teaching, researching, and/or mentoring. Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2024. 

 Centre College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups, including but not limited to racial and ethnic minorities, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and persons with disabilities. Candidates with questions about access or requiring reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process should contact the search committee chair Amanda Falk at  amanda.falk@centre.edu. 

For more information about Centre College, visit  www.centre.edu. 

Centre College is a proud member of the Greater Kentucky Higher Education Recruitment Consortium:  www.greaterkyherc.org. 

Qualified candidates will hold a PhD or terminal degree in biology or a related field by the time of appointment, demonstrate their commitment to excellence in inclusive teaching and mentoring, and show potential for their own scholarly achievement and mentoring student research. Biologists with interests across multiple subdisciplines of Biology or related fields are welcome to apply. 

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About Centre College

Centre College is a premier national liberal arts college that serves approximately 1,400 students and provides a supportive community and a flexible, personal academic path to a meaningful life and career. Founded in 1819, Centre accomplishes its goals in an atmosphere of caring and respectful relationships among faculty, student, and staff. The College has an endowment in excess of $420 million and an operating budget of more than $65 million. Centre welcomes and supports diversity. The College strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated, where individuals can exchange ideas and share in the richness of mutual experiences. Please view our Statement of Community. Located in Danville, KY, the historic, picturesque 150-acre campus is 30 miles from Lexington, in the famed Bluegrass Region of Central Kentucky. For information concerning the College, visit our web site at www.centre.edu

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