SUNY New Paltz Vacancy
External Posting (Faculty)
Applications are invited for consideration for
appointment to the following position:
Department: Biology
Budget Title: Assistant Professor
Local Title: Assistant Professor
Posting Date: October 10, 2012
Classification: TBD
Duties: The Department of Biology at the State
University of New York at New Paltz invites
applications for a full-time tenure-track
Assistant Professor with specialization in avian
biology, to begin in fall 2013.
The successful candidate for this position is expected to:
teach courses in her/his area of expertise;
develop a course for non-majors;
advise students and engage in service to the
department, the school and the College;
contribute to the core major requirements of
the Biology major, including General Biology and upper-level classes;
establish an independent research program involving undergraduate students.
Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Biology or related
field is required; exceptional ABD candidates
with a firm completion date will be considered.
Candidates with expertise in avian behavior,
ecology, and/or evolution will be considered.
Preference will be given to candidates with
postdoctoral experience and experience with
amateur bird enthusiasts. Applicants should be
able to make use of local natural resources (The
Shawangunk Ridge, Catskill Mountains and Hudson
River Valley). Candidates who bring diverse
cultural experience and who are especially
qualified to mentor and advise all members of our
diverse student population are especially encouraged to apply.
Contact Information: Electronic applications
preferred. Please submit a letter of application,
curriculum vitae, representative publications,
separate statements of research interests and
teaching philosophy and three letters of recommendation to:
[email protected]
Paper submissions may be sent to:
Chair, Avian Biologist Search Committee
Affirmative Action, HAB 602A
1 Hawk Drive
State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz, NY 12561-2443
Please note search #F12-18 on all materials
submitted. Official transcripts will be required of successful applicant.
Deadline: Applications accepted until position is
filled; priority given to applications received by 1/15/13.
Other important information about this vacancy:
Recognized regionally for the strength of its
academic programs, New Paltz is a
highly-selective comprehensive public college of
about 7,800 students, offering a variety of
undergraduate as well as some graduate degree
programs. New Paltz is located 80 miles north of
New York City, at the foothills of the Catskill
Mountains, with easy access to the City and to
nearby cultural and recreational amenities.
The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer
Federal law and regulations require notice to all
prospective employees regarding crimes that have
occurred on campus in the current three year
period. Please refer to the University Police Web
site for the complete Annual Security Report
(Clery Report) at
<http://www.newpaltz.edu/police/securityact.html>www.newpaltz.edu/police/securityact.html.
