Job Opportunity: Assistant Professor Department of Biology College of Arts & Sciences, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY
JOB SUMMARY:
Adelphi University invites applications for a tenure-track position in biology to begin in fall 2021. We seek candidates who have a strong commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate students from diverse cultural backgrounds. The position is for a biologist broadly defined, who must be able to teach regulatory physiology, anatomy and physiology, comparative anatomy, and introductory biology. Additional teaching responsibilities will be determined but could include specialty courses for upper-level undergraduates and master’s students in the area of expertise. A Ph.D. is required, and postdoctoral experience is strongly preferred. Successful applicant will have a commitment to teaching and demonstrate excellent potential as a teacher, plus a record of significant and current research accomplishments and the potential to either continue or develop a fundable independent research program involving undergraduate and master’s students. Some research release time is available. The successful applicant will join an active, engaged, and collegial department spanning all areas of biology. Opportunities for collaboration exist within the university as well as in the NY metropolitan area. We strongly encourage biologists from historically underrepresented and marginalized groups to apply for this position. The university, college, and department are all dedicated to ensuring that a BIPOC or other marginalized group member be fully supported and mentored. Applicants should include a statement about their teaching, research interests in their cover letter and submit a teaching philosophy and diversity statement (all in one document). For more information about the department, visit http://biology.adelphi.edu/. This position is subject to the final approval of the Board of Trustees at its March 2021 meeting or later.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching responsibilities of the candidate include regulatory physiology, anatomy and physiology, comparative anatomy, and introductory biology. Additional teaching responsibilities will be determined but could include specialty courses for upper-level undergraduates and master’s students in the area of expertise.
2. Candidates are expected to establish active research with both undergraduate and master’s students.
3. Candidates will be advising undergraduate students
4. Candidates are expected to have commitment to teaching students from diverse cultural backgrounds and excellent potential as a teacher.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Ph.D. in Biology or a related field is required
2. Postdoctoral experience is highly preferred
3. Experience teaching at the collegiate level is preferred
4. Background/ experience working and or teaching with culturally diverse population
APPLICATION:
1. Applicants must apply online at https://www.adelphi.edu/hr/open-positions/ by submitting the following in one merged PDF: cover letter, CV, statement of teaching interests and philosophy (1-2 pages), statement of research interests (1-2 pages), diversity statement (1 page) and the names and contact information for three references.
2. Deadline for applications: April 15th, 2021
3. For more information, please contact Dr. Tandra R. Chakraborty (chakraborty@adelphi.edu), chair of the department.
DIVERSITY:
We strongly encourage biologists from historically underrepresented and marginalized groups to apply for this position. Adelphi University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to building a diverse workforce. The university, college, and department are all dedicated to ensuring that a BIPOC or other marginalized group member be fully supported and mentored.