Employment Opportunities
Assistant Professor of Biology - Microbial Ecology
Assistant Professor of Biology - Genetics
The School of Science at Penn State Erie employs part-time instructors in astronomy, biology, computer science, chemistry, geoscience, geography, mathematics, and physics.
Most part-time instruction is at the introductory college level. Needs depend upon course schedules, enrollments, and faculty leaves, and sometimes arise on relatively short notice.
The school will accept applications at any time and keep them on file for consideration should vacancies occur. An M.S. or higher degree is required; teaching experience is preferred.
Send a resume, copies of college transcripts, statement of daytime/evening availability, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of two references to:
Dr. Roger Knacke
Penn State Erie
School of Science
Department PTW
5091 Station Road
Erie, PA 16563-0203
Assistant Professor of Biology - Microbial Ecology
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, invites applications for a tenure-track position in microbial ecology to begin August 2009. Candidates must have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and to research. Ph.D. required; post-doctoral and teaching experience preferred. Expectations: teach a core course in microbiology, and offer upper division courses of interest that support the biology major; establish an active research program involving undergraduates; seek external funding.
Penn State Erie is a four-year and graduate college of Penn State University with 4500 students. The College is committed to balance between teaching and research. The School of Science offers four-year majors in biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics, and general science. The faculty conducts research in ecology, molecular biology, developmental biology, genetics, and cell biology. Biology teaching and research laboratories are newly renovated and include a confocal microscope and an SEM facility. Pennsylvania Sea Grant is affiliated with Penn State Erie.
Erie, Pennsylvania, a metropolitan area of 280,000, is a major service, medical, tourism, and manufacturing center on Lake Erie's Presque Isle Bay, located two hours from Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo. The Erie region offers many cultural, sports, and academic resources, including five colleges and universities. Residents enjoy modest living costs and affordable housing.
Send curriculum vitae, copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts, teaching and research statements, including a brief explanation of suitability of research at an undergraduate college, and names and e-mail addresses of three references to:
Dr. Roger Knacke
Penn State Erie
School of Science
Dept. BIOL-B
4205 College Drive
Erie, PA 16563-0203.
Application screening will begin October 27th, and continue until the position is filled.
Assistant Professor of Biology - Genetics
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, invites applications for a tenure-track position in genetics to begin August 2009. Candidates must have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and to research. Ph.D. required; post-doctoral and teaching experience preferred. Expectations: teach a core course in genetics, and offer upper division courses in quantitative genetics and evolution; establish an active research program involving undergraduates; seek external funding.
Penn State Erie is a four-year and graduate college of Penn State University with 4500 students. The College is committed to balance between teaching and research. The School of Science offers four-year majors in biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics, and general science. The faculty conducts research in ecology, molecular biology, developmental biology, genetics, and cell biology. Biology teaching and research laboratories are newly renovated and include a confocal microscope and an SEM facility. Pennsylvania Sea Grant is affiliated with Penn State Erie.
Erie, Pennsylvania, a metropolitan area of 280,000, is a major service, medical, tourism, and manufacturing center on Lake Erie's Presque Isle Bay, located two hours from Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo. The Erie region offers many cultural, sports, and academic resources, including five colleges and universities. Residents enjoy modest living costs and affordable housing.
Send curriculum vitae, copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts, teaching and research statements, including a brief explanation of suitability of research at an undergraduate college, and names and e-mail addresses of three references to:
Dr. Roger Knacke
Penn State Erie
School of Science
Dept. BIOL- B
4205College Drive
Erie, PA 16563-0203.
Application screening will begin October 27th, and continue until the position is filled.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.