Assistant or Associate Professor of Biology: Genetics
Hofstra University
Application
Details
Posted: 31-Jul-23
Location: Hempstead, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Categories:
Microbiology
Years of Experience:
Less than 2
Required Education:
Doctorate
Additional Information:
2 openings available.
Internal Number: 896534, 896889
The Department of Biology at Hofstra University invites applications for anticipated openings for two full-time, tenure-track, assistant professor positions in Genetics for Fall 2024. The successful candidates must have a Ph.D., post-doctoral experience in genetics or a closely-related discipline, a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education, and experience in teaching with the ability to teach lecture and lab courses in general biology, genetics, and upper-level courses that complement current course offerings. In addition, the successful candidates are expected to establish and maintain an externally funded research program that complements the needs of our department and is accessible to both undergraduate and master's research students. We will be hiring geneticists using any experimental organism, but preference for one position will be given to applicants who use a model animal system in their research. Hofstra University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and the Biology Department encourages candidates from underrepresented groups in higher education to apply.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
PhD in biology or closely related discipline
Postdoctoral research experience in genetics and well-developed research plan or program
Experience teaching undergraduate biology courses as instructor of record
Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in an educational environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior teaching experience as instructor of record for lecture and laboratory introductory biology courses
Prior experience applying active-learning or student-centered pedagogy
Prior teaching experience in the field of genetics
Demonstrated expertise in applying bioinformatics in genetic research
Experience or openness to collaborating in a coordinated teaching environment for multi-section courses
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Complete applications will be given full consideration if received by September 15, 2023 but the position will remain open until filled. Please upload the following with your application at https://hofstra.peopleadmin.com/postings/2128 for consideration:
Curriculum vitae (indicating specific teaching experience)
Statement of research interests
Statement of teaching experience, interests, and philosophy
Statement how you will contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the department, describing your plan to address DEI in your teaching, mentorship, and service,
Name and contact information of three references.
Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Maureen K. Krause, Chair, Department of Biology, maureen.k.krause@hofstra.edu
The Department of Biology is a medium-sized, diverse, and growing department; additional information about the department, faculty, facilities, etc. is posted on the web at: http://hofstra.edu/biology.
Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.
Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). At Hofstra, students get the best of both worlds. Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the world who ...are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers.
