Posted 03/16/2023

Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology

The College of Idaho invites applications for a broadly educated biologist for a one-year, full-time

Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology to start Fall 2023. We seek candidates who share the

College’s commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive academic community through their

teaching, mentoring, scholarly activity, and service.

The successful candidate will offer courses in genetics and contribute to the core curriculum in

biology at the majors and non-majors level. The Biology Department offers a research-based

curriculum taught by faculty who are committed to mentoring and engaging students in the process
of science. Consistent with the liberal arts tradition, the department’s objectives are to give

students a strong foundation in the natural and biological sciences, to prepare them for science-

based careers, and to enhance their appreciation and understanding of life on earth.

The Biology Department and College of Idaho is committed to professional development of all of its

faculty members. Visiting faculty receive support through access to funding from the Faculty

Growth and Development Committee at the same level as tenured and tenure-track faculty. Visiting

faculty are also invited to participate in faculty orientation and mentorship activities throughout

the academic year. The Biology faculty are happy to provide feedback, advice, past syllabi, and

course materials to support the successful candidate’s teaching.

Qualifications

A doctoral degree in biology with a cellular, molecular, or biomedical emphasis or a related field is

required. Qualified ABD candidates with teaching experience may be considered.

Application instructions

Review of applications will begin April 14, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

Applications should include:

• A cover letter,

• A Curriculum Vitae,

• A teaching philosophy in the context of a liberal arts education,

• A separate statement describing how your commitment to diversity and inclusion

are demonstrated in your teaching, scholarship, or service,

• Academic transcript(s) (unofficial transcripts are accepted), and

• At least three letters of recommendation, at least one of which addresses the

candidate’s teaching ability.

Application materials should be sent via email to hr@collegeofidaho.edu with subject “VAP of

Biology.” Additional information may be requested of qualified candidates after initial review of

applications.

With over 130 years of history, the College of Idaho is an inclusive community of exceptional

learning that challenges the ambitious and forges pathways to success and purpose. The College

strives to improve access to higher education for underrepresented individuals and groups. Its

efforts have been recognized with high rankings for social mobility by the Wall Street Journal and

U.S. News & World Report. Almost 20% of the students are international students with over 90

countries represented and a third of the students identifying as first-generation students.

The College of Idaho is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting,

retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. The College does

not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, disability, national and ethnic origin,

veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law. The College

offers competitive benefits including tuition waiver for dependents, health insurance, retirement

plan with employer match after one year of employment, free access to on-campus fitness centers,

and free admission to campus events. Spouses, domestic partners, and dependents are eligible for

benefits coverage.

The College of Idaho is located in Caldwell, a rural community with a vibrant downtown that is on

the western edge of the Boise metropolitan area, providing opportunities for both small-town and

city living. The diverse landscape of the area consists of river valleys, high desert, and mountains,

which support a wide range of recreational activities. Boise and the surrounding area also provide

opportunities to enjoy a rich and wide array of cultural experiences and artistic venues. More

information can be found at https://www.destinationcaldwell.com, https://visitboise.com,

and https://visitidaho.org/.