ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY
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Posting DetailsPosition Information Job Title Assistant Professor of Biology CampusDepartment Biology Full Time, Part Time, AdjunctClassification TitleJob Duties The Biology Department at Saint Peter's University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank Assistant Professor beginning in fall of 2024. The Department of Biology consists of seven full-time faculty members with expertise in genetics, molecular biology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, developmental biology, and ecology. We emphasize small classes and both the University mission and the mission of the Department drive us in all our activities. We are men and women for others and strive to instill this dedication to others in our students.Rank Assistant Professor Tenure InformationDuties and Responsibilities The successful applicant will be expected to teach 12 contact hours each semester. This usually involves four lectures and/or laboratory sections, in the General Biology sequence, natural science courses in our Core Curriculum, and upper- level biology courses in the areas of Cellular Molecular Biology and Genetics. The successful candidate would share a deep commitment to effective teaching, developing and teaching new innovative biology elective courses appropriate to his/her area(s) of expertise, and mentoring students. Displaying a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and actively promoting diversity and service within the University and beyond is also expected. Active participation in Departmental and University activities, such as contributing to research through publications and extramural funding will be part of the successful candidate's duties. A Ph.D. in Biology with previous teaching experience is required. Candidates with expertise in cellular and molecular biology and/or genetics are encouraged to apply.Salary Range: $62,000 - $65,000Qualification Standards The successful candidate would share a deep commitment to effective teaching, developing and teaching new innovative biology elective courses appropriate to his/her area(s) of expertise, and mentoring students. A Ph.D. in Biology with previous teaching experience is required.Education A Ph.D. in Biology with previous teaching experience is required. Candidates with expertise in cellular and molecular biology and/or genetics are encouraged to apply.ExperienceAbout Saint Peter's Saint Peter's is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. Established in 1872, Saint Peter's University blends a unique learning experience for students that is shaped by rigorous academics, internships that provide real-world experience, community service, and a caring community that supports the development of whole student. Ranked among the best in NJ by NJBIZ readers in the 2021 NJBIZ Reader Rankings survey and the Best Value in NJ and 7th in the Regional Universities North category in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings, Saint Peter's has also been awarded a Title V Department of Education and a Title III NSF STEM grant, the largest in University history. Saint Peter's University has also been recognized for its excellence in social mobility, economic diversity, and ethnic diversity and was recently awarded the NJ Governor's We Value our Veterans Academia Award in recognition of the University's efforts to support veterans and military personnel.Saint Peter's main campus is located in Jersey City, the second largest and the most diverse city in New Jersey. The student body reflects this diversity and the University is committed to ensuring that faculty, students and staff members from underrepresented and marginalized populations are an integral part of the life and governance of the institution. The campus is easily accessible by car or public transportation and is minutes from the Journal Square PATH train (via campus shuttle, city bus, taxi, or walking). This station is a major hub connecting Jersey City with Newark and Hoboken, and with New York City, a global center of culture, business, and professional opportunities.Saint Peter's University is especially interested in recruiting those who can contribute to the University community's desire to increase its diversity, and ensure that faculty, students, and staff members from underrepresented and marginalized populations are an integral part of the life and governance of the institution.Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and three letters of recommendation electronically through the application portal at . Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.Licenses (if applicable)Working ConditionsPhysical requirementsPosting Detail Information Posting Number F102P Open DateClose DateOpen Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to ApplicantsQuick Link