The Joint Science Department of Claremont McKenna, Pitzer, and Scripps, three liberal arts colleges in the Claremont Colleges Consortium in Southern California, seeks to hire a visiting assistant professor for the 2009-10 academic year, beginning August, 2009.  Teaching responsibilities for this position include an upper division Neurobiology course, a course for non-science majors, and a lecture section and laboratory sections of Introductory Biology (molecular, cell, genetics, metabolism, physiology, and development).  Participation in research, particularly directing undergraduate research projects is possible.  A Ph.D. in biology or related subject is required, and prior teaching experience is preferred.

Please submit a curriculum vitae and a statement of interest, and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to:  Temporary Neurobiology Position, W.M. Keck Science Center, 925 N. Mills Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711-5916.  Telephone: (909) 621-8298.  Inquiries to Dr. Melissa Coleman: mcoleman@jsd.claremont.edu.  Review of applications begins immediately. The position will remain open until filled.

In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational employment opportunities, The Claremont Colleges actively encourage applications from women and members of historically under-represented groups in higher education.