Biology
+ Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor of Biology
Lawrence University, an undergraduate liberal arts college, seeks applicants for a full-time tenure-track position in biology to begin September 1, 2013. We seek an energetic biologist with expertise in the area of microbiology or cell biology. The successful applicant will be expected to teach laboratory courses in introductory biology, microbiology, and cell biology and contribute to our Freshman Studies program on a rotating basis. Competitive candidates will have the ability to contribute to our Marine Biology term. Lawrence faculty members are expected to demonstrate both excellence in teaching and an active program of scholarship; establishment of a research program appropriate for undergraduate participation is required. Lawrence will provide a competitive start-up package and offers generous research space as well as cutting-edge equipment, including a Leica SP5 confocal microscope. Significant expertise in modern microscopy is preferred. Application deadline is October 1st.
To apply, send curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and have three letters of reference sent, as pdf files, to search_bio@lawrence.edu. For further information contact Elizabeth De Stasio, elizabeth.a.destasio@lawrence.edu Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Chemistry
Positions in Physical Chemistry and General Chemistry
Film Studies
Visiting Assistant Professor of Film Studies
Technical Director in Film Studies
Mathematics
+ Tenure-Track, Statistics
The Lawrence University Department of Mathematics invites applications for a tenure-track position in statistics starting September 2013. Candidates must have obtained a Ph.D. in statistics or a closely related field by August 2013. The department seeks applicants who evidence excellence in undergraduate teaching and who are actively engaged in research. The normal teaching load is two courses per term for three ten-week terms a year. Competitive start-up funds will be available. Via MathJobs.org, submit a cover letter explaining interest in Lawrence particularly, curriculum vitae, statements on teaching and research, undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts are fine at this point), and three letters of recommendation, at least one of which must attest specifically to teaching expertise. Email inquiries welcome to Professor Alan Parks at parksa@lawrence.edu.
Please submit formal application materials to MathJobs by December 15, 2012. Review of materials will begin immediately. Lawrence University, a highly selective liberal arts college enrolling 1450 students, promotes equal opportunity for all.
Wriston Art Center
+ Gallery Director and Curator
Lawrence University invites applicants for the position of Director of the University’s three art galleries. Responsibilities include establishing and implementing policies for the conservation, interpretation, and exhibition of the Galleries’ collections; curating and scheduling exhibitions and overseeing publicity and community outreach; overseeing educational programming; recommending the acquisition of objects in accordance with the Galleries’ collection policy; publishing materials from the Galleries’ collections; developing an annual operating budget; and supervising gallery staff and student workers. Additional responsibilities include teaching a course on art museum practices and an occasional course in the applicant’s area of specialization. Position begins July 1, 2013. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Requirements: M.A. in art history and/or museum studies required, Ph.D. preferred, at least one year’s experience in an art gallery or museum environment required. Knowledge of contemporary art is essential. The applicant should have strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with faculty, administrators, students, artists, donors, and the general public. The University will accept applications until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, please provide materials by March 15, 2013. Send letter of application, C.V., writing sample, and three letters of recommendation to Gallery Search Committee, Department of Art and Art History, Lawrence University, 711 E. Boldt Way, SPC-01, Appleton, WI 54911.
About the Wriston Art Center Galleries and Lawrence University:
The Galleries consist of three adjacent exhibition spaces in the University’s Wriston Art Center, which sponsors 9-10 exhibitions per year. The Galleries also house the University’s permanent art collection of over 3000 objects, with important holdings of early modern European and American art, including a large collection of German Expressionist art; Japanese prints; Oceanic artifacts; and Greek, Roman, and Byzantine coins. See the Wriston Art Gallery for more information.
Please contact the Provost's Office for additional information on the above position/s.
