About Longwood University:

A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.

Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,300 undergraduate and graduate students and 39,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.

Job Description:

The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences in the Cook-Cole College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for three full-time, non-tenure-track positions (F0148, F0243, F0288) in Biology to begin in August 2024. We seek individuals with experience teaching introductory courses in biology. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach courses in either introductory ecology or human anatomy and physiology, although those without these areas of specialization are also encouraged to apply. The successful candidates will be required to:

• Collaborate with faculty to prepare courses consistent with departmental expectations and provide data for departmental reporting and analysis; average of 15 contact hours per semester
• Prepare and grade assignments, keep office hours (minimum of 4 hours per week), and complete other duties associated with university teaching
• Contribute to the mission of the Department through participation in departmental meetings, service on a departmental committee, interaction with students outside of the classroom, and an overall commitment to being an active member of the faculty

Requirements:

• Minimum Requirement: MS with 18 graduate credits of coursework in biology and prior teaching experience
• Ph.D. (or ABD) and experience teaching undergraduates preferred.
• Required commitment to excellence and innovation in undergraduate teaching.
• A demonstrated ability and commitment to working with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and constituents in support of the university mission is preferred.

Additional Information:

These positions are full-time, non-tenure track, instructional faculty positions. Annual salary will be $49,000. A successful criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:

• State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
• Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
• Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS))
• Life & Long-Term care insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon
• Educational benefits for most employees
• Fitness Center membership less expensive than most

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of accommodations in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.

Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.

A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled; positions posted 2/29/24. To apply for these positions, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and please attach (under Resume):

• Letter of interest summarizing qualifications for this position
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial graduate transcripts
• Statement of teaching philosophy, including how the applicant serves diverse populations and perspectives in the classroom
• Contact information for three professional references