Assistant Professor of Eukaryotic Biology

The Department of Biology at Hofstra University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, assistant professor position in Eukaryotic Microbiology. The successful candidate must have a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education and experience in teaching, with the ability to teach lecture and lab courses in introductory biology, microbiology, and other upper level courses that complement current offerings. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses at a variety of levels, i.e. undergraduate majors and non-majors, and Master's students.  In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain an externally funded research program in their specialty, accessible to both undergraduate and Master's research students.  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. Complete applications will be given full consideration if received by March 15, 2021. Interested individuals should submit (1) a curriculum vitae (indicating specific teaching experience), (2) a statement of research interests, (3) a statement of teaching experience, interests, and philosophy, (4) a statement about how they will further Hofstra’s goal of building a diverse educational environment, and (5) a list of three references. All applications should be emailed in PDF format to Biology_Dept@hofstra.edu (subject heading: Microbiology Faculty Search). The Department of Biology is a medium-sized, diverse, and growing department; additional information about the department, faculty, facilities, etc. can be found at hofstra.edu/biology.  This position is subject to financial availability.

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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.