ASSISTANT PROFESSORS OF BIOLOGY Four faculty are sought Due to significant increases in enrolments, Hofstra University invites applications for four full-time, tenure-track positions, rank of Assistant Professor, in the Department of Biology. Faculty are sought for the following positions:
Animal Biology: The successful candidate will teach an introductory Animal Form and Function course and contribute to the continued improvement of this course, including the development of new labs. Additional teaching assignments may include advanced courses in animal biology, anatomy, physiology or other courses in the candidate's specialty. Animal Physiology: The successful candidate will teach an introductory Animal Form and Function course and contribute to the continued improvement of this course, including the development of new labs. Additional teaching assignments will be selected from advanced courses in physiology or other courses in the candidate's specialty. Urban Plant Ecology: The successful candidate will be qualified to teach plant biology, and ideally one or more of the following subject areas: urban ecology, field botany, plant pathology, mycology, or phycology. The successful candidate should be able to teach courses at a variety of levels (non-majors, undergraduate majors, Master's students). Microbiology: The successful candidate must have experience teaching microbiology and be able to teach one or more of these subject areas: introductory cell biology and genetics, molecular biology or immunology. An ability to teach courses at a variety of levels (non-majors, undergraduate majors, and Master's students) is desired. Experience with and/or interest in innovative teaching techniques is desirable. Faculty in Biology must maintain an active, productive research program that has strong potential for attracting external funding and is accessible to both undergraduate and Master's level students. The specific area of research is open but should complement existing strengths within the department, including our new Urban Ecology program. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline, experience in course development and design, and demonstrated teaching ability. Post-doctoral experience is preferred. Interested individuals should submit: (1) a cover letter indicating the position they are applying for, (2) a curriculum vitae (indicating specific teaching experience), (3) statement of research interests, (4) statement of teaching experience, interests and philosophy, and (5) have letters from three references sent to: Faculty Search, Department of Biology, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549-1140, or email application documents (in PDF format) to [email protected]. The Department of Biology is a medium-sized, diverse, and growing department. Additional information about the department, faculty, facilities, etc. is posted on the web at: http://hofstra.edu/biology. Application materials should be received by September 14, 2012. Starting date: September 2013. Hofstra University is an Equal-Opportunity Employer.
