We seek candidates who are dedicated to becoming an excellent undergraduate teacher. Courses could include introductory biology, non-majors electives, and advanced courses in physiology and cellular and molecular biology; teaching formats include laboratory, lecture/discussion and seminar courses. The successful candidate will develop a vigorous independent research program that will involve undergraduate students during the academic year and summer and will complement existing faculty research areas (http://www.hmc.edu/bio).

Harvey Mudd College is a small and highly selective private undergraduate college of science, mathematics, and engineering. In their first two years, all Harvey Mudd students complete a core curriculum comprising courses in biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics, and physics, as well as the humanities, social sciences and arts. Harvey Mudd is a member of the Claremont University Consortium (http://www.claremont.edu), which includes four other undergraduate colleges and two graduate institutions. Claremont is about 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles.

A Ph.D. is required and postdoctoral research experience is highly desirable. For further information contact Prof. Steve Adolph at biology@hmc.edu. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2010, and continue until the position is filled. Experience with or demonstrated ability to effectively teach students from diverse backgrounds will be considered among the criteria for appointment, and should be addressed in the application. Harvey Mudd College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the recruitment of candidates historically underrepresented on college faculties.