About State University of New York at Fredonia:

The State University of New York at Fredonia is a comprehensive, selective, public, residential, liberal arts university located in beautiful Western New York, just minutes from Lake Erie. Founded in 1826, the university is among the most storied in the State University of New York system and is the first in the SUNY system to be awarded the SUNY Shared Governance Award. It is home to a world-renowned School of Music and over 100 degree programs in the liberal arts, natural and social sciences, education, mathematics, and business. Fredonia also features cutting-edge programs in the emerging fields of technology, service, and communication and is consistently ranked among the top public, master's granting universities in the North by U.S. News and World Report.

Fredonia is known for its strong academic programs, attractive architecture and grounds, rich campus life, and commitment to student engagement and success. Students enrolled in advanced degree programs will demonstrate their achievement of the following learning goals/outcomes as part of their degree work:

• Discipline-Specific Work,
• Research and Creative Activities,
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration,
• Experiential Learning,
• Professionalism and Ethics,
• International Awareness and Engagement, and
• Critical Citizenship and Applied Learning.

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Job Description:

The State University of New York at Fredonia invites applications for part-time, FTE 25%, Graduate Assistant position in the Biology Department.
This position will be filled on an as-needed, by semester, basis in accordance with campus and department policy. The successful candidate will be expected to begin with the fall 2019 semester.

The Fredonia Biology Department offers the most up-to-date facilities, cutting edge instrumentation and technology of any biology department in New York State. Our award winning faculty blend outstanding instruction with research and professional learning opportunities for every student enrolled in our programs. All of this translates into an outstanding experience for our students. The Biology Department offers undergraduate degrees in Adolescence Education, Biology, Exercise Science, Medical Technology, Molecular Genetics and the Master of Science degree via a Thesis and Non-thesis program.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive compensation plus benefits including dental and vision coverage (benefit plan eligibility is dependent on FTE; must be 50% or more);
• Paid leave provisions including sick and holiday leave; impressive educational benefits including tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid;
• A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.

KEY RESPONSBILITIES

Reporting to the Biology Chairperson and working with the Faculty Member Instructor of Record, the Graduate Assistant will:

• Work 10 hours per week toward responsibilities related to the laboratory instruction
• Instruct in 1 laboratory section of our core courses in our undergraduate majors each semester or equivalent. Specific duties vary in each laboratory assignment.
• Offer office hours for laboratory students in line with Biology Department guidelines
• May participate in committees and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession;
• Know, understand, and follow all university policies.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrollment in a current Graduate program with good standing OR acceptance into the graduate program in Biology;
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively, and in a collegial and professional manner, with students, faculty, and staff;
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff and constituents in support of campus and department mission;

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Past teaching experience or other vocationally-relevant work experiences

Additional Information:

Fredonia prides itself on an outstanding workforce. To continually support organizational excellence, the university conducts background screens on applicants.

An Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, Fredonia provides for, and promotes, equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, without discrimination.

Pursuant to University policy, the University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, or domestic violence victim status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

The University's policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates shall apply and submit the required documents listed below by clicking on the APPLY NOW button. Names and contact information for three professional references are required as part of the application process. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV

Note: After submitting your Resume/CV, the subsequent page gives you instructions that enable you to upload the additional, required documents.

Please see the FAQ for using the online application system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.

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