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The Department of Biology at St. Mary's College of Maryland at Historic St. Mary's City invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor position in Biology beginning August 2012, pending budgetary approval. Teaching responsibilities include participation in Principles of Biology, labs for Principles of Biology and Genetics, a non-majors biology course in an area of interest, and one of the following upper-division courses: Human Anatomy and Physiology, Cell Physiology, or Developmental Biology. Ph.D. and significant experience teaching undergraduates required.

Non-sectarian since its founding, St. Mary's College of Maryland, a public Carnegie Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences institution located in Historic St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., has been designated Maryland's public honors college. With highly selective admissions policies, academically talented students, and a rigorous curriculum, we offer a small-college experience similar to that found at exceptional private colleges. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and by our proximity to Washington, D.C., and Baltimore.

Application materials should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae (including e-mail address), statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, and three letters of reference. Submit materials electronically (preferred) to BioSearch12@smcm.edu or in hardcopy to Bio Search, Dept. of Biology, St. Mary's College of Maryland, 18952 E. Fisher Road, St. Mary's City, MD 20686-3001. Direct questions to BioSearch12@smcm.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. St. Mary's College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Visit our website: www.smcm.edu