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Budget TitleASSISTANT PROFESSOR 10 MONTHSCampus TitleAssistant Professor - Biological SciencesSchool/DivisionAcademic Affairs, Division ofDepartmentBiological SciencesFaculty Sub-TypeFT FacultySalary LevelA5Salary RangeMid to high $50sPosition EffortFull-TimeIf Part-Time, enter FTE:If Temporary, enter End Date:Position Summary

SUNY Cortland is an engaged learning community that is committed to promoting a diversity of thought and experience. We believe that an equitable, inclusive and diverse campus and curriculum are critical to our educational mission. Tenure track faculty contribute to the College’s values of inclusive excellence through outstanding teaching, research and/or scholarship, service to the department and college, and by providing academic advisement and mentoring to/for all students. Faculty are expected to maintain a routine presence on campus to support our Campus Values of Focusing on the Students, Integrity, and Intellectual Life and serve our Campus Priorities of Academic Excellence, Transformational Education, Well-being, and the Maximization of Resources.

The Biological Sciences Department is an energetic academic department with 15 tenured/tenure-track faculty committed to excellence in teaching, scholarly productivity, and involvement of undergraduates in research. To support this commitment, our typical classroom teaching responsibilities are only nine contact hours per week. Our flagship department is in an exciting time of growth with five new tenure-track faculty members added just within the last four years. The College is a popular choice for New York State residents, but also draws students from all 50 states and has a growing international student population. SUNY Cortland strives to attract culturally diverse faculty who can contribute to a campus that embraces diversity, practices inclusion, and fosters a supportive environment for all individuals in the academic community. Biological Sciences resides in a recently renovated building with modern microscopy, cellular and molecular facilities, a new greenhouse complex, research animal care facility, and individual faculty research laboratories. Opportunities exist for productive research collaborations with other institutions in our area (Cornell University, Binghamton University, SUNY Upstate Medical University, and Syracuse University).

Major Responsibilities

Participate in teaching the Human Anatomy and Physiology course sequence for non-majors, offer an elective that complements the curriculum of the department and strengthens the biomedical science (BMS) major. Contribute in the teaching of required BMS seminar courses and in the management of off-campus BMS student internships. Develop and maintain an active research program involving undergraduates that has the potential for external funding. Provide service to the department and College, including advising and mentoring students of diverse backgrounds and varied skill and ability levels.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

The Assistant Professor 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. The new faculty member will report directly to the Chair of the Biological Sciences Department in the School of Arts and Sciences.

Required Qualifications

PhD in biology or a related field whose area of expertise complements the existing research foci of the department and is relevant to the biomedical sciences; evidence of teaching undergraduates in the classroom; evidence of scholarly productivity with peer-reviewed publications and a detailed plan for engaging undergraduates in the research.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with postdoctoral experience, and to candidates who are committed to promoting an environment of equity, inclusion, and social justice.

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 College actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the College.

Posting Detail Information

Posting NumberF19041Open Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to Applicant

For consideration, applicants should submit:
1) Cover letter
2) curriculum vitae
3) Statement of teaching philosophy and interests including identification of 1-2 majors level electives that you would be interested in teaching.
4) Using the “other” document type provide one document that includes:
a) names/contact information for FIVE professional references
b) statement of research interests including a detailed plan for engaging undergraduates in the research
c) a diversity statement

Quick Link for Direct Access to Postinghttp://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/3594Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is the highest earned degree that you possess, please include the degree program?

   (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vita or Resume
3. Other - See Special Instructions to Applicants
4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents