I have spent over a year looking for a position teaching college biology. I recently accepted a job at Georgia State University in Atlanta. I will be teaching genetics and cell biology and directing undergraduate research and I will update this page after I have started..

These are my thoughts on my experience in obtaining such a position. I hope that they will be helpful to others.

My cv

Teaching philosophy

Tips on applying for a job

Tips on interviewing

Teaching portfolio

The best place to find ads for teaching jobs: The Chronicle of Higher Education

Here are some other perspectives:

Malcolm Campbell's experiences and insights into finding a teaching job

Rick Hershberger's FAQ about teaching at a liberal arts college

Other information can be gathered from national science institiutes:

Howard Hughes Medical Institute

National Science Foundation

National Academy of Science

Send me your comments or additions.

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