Cortland, NY, USA
4 days ago
Assistant Professor - Biological Sciences
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Budget Title Assistant Professor - Biological Sciences Campus Title Assistant Professor - Biological Sciences School/Division Academic Affairs, Division of Department Biological Sciences Faculty Sub-Type FT Faculty Salary Level A5 Salary Range $64,400-$67,600 (Depending on Experience) Position Effort Full-Time If Part-Time, enter FTE: Is this a temporary position? No If Temporary, enter End Date: Position Summary SUNY Cortland is seeking applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in the Biological Sciences at the Assistant Professor rank beginning in fall 2025.

The successful candidate will teach majors-level Genetics and non-majors Human Genetics as well as an upper-level Molecular Biology elective. Faculty are expected to maintain an active research program that involves undergraduates and has the potential for external funding. Faculty provide service to the department and university that includes advisement and mentorship of students with diverse backgrounds.

Major Responsibilities Teach majors-level Genetics and non-majors Human Genetics as well as upper-level Molecular Biology elective. Maintain an active research program in an area of molecular genetics that involves undergraduates and has the potential for external funding. Provide service to the department and university that includes advisement and mentorship of students with diverse backgrounds Functional and Supervisory Relationships Assistant professors will mentor undergraduate students in research, supervise internships, participate in service activities for the department and campus community, and advise students in the Biological Sciences.
Faculty members report directly to the academic chair of the Biological Sciences Department in the School of Arts and Sciences. Required Qualifications Ph.D. or doctoral candidate, all but dissertation (ABD) (with degree conferral by August 2025) in molecular genetics, molecular biology or a closely related field Evidence of potential to excel in teaching Scholarly productivity with peer-reviewed publications including a detailed plan for engaging undergraduates in the research Evidence of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion Preferred Qualifications One or more years of  postdoctoral experience Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education EEO Statement The State University of New York College at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university. Job Close Date Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F23061 Review Start Date 10/18/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant Into the “other” link, please upload a statement of research interests with a plan for inclusion of undergraduates in your research program (2-3 pages), and a statement on your contributions and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (1–2 pages). Other required documents are a resume/CV, cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of 3 professional references. Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/9167 Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae or Resume Professional References Contact Info. ONLY (minimum of 3) Other - See Special Instructions to Applicants Statement of Teaching Philosophy Optional Documents
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