Apply electronically at https://sunyocc.peopleadmin.com/postings/1089 Position closes Jan 11 2015
Onondaga Community College, Syracuse NY The Biology Department of Onondaga Community College invites applications from dedicated, enthusiastic educators to fill a full-time, tenure-track faculty teaching position beginning Fall 2015. The primary teaching responsibilities will be General Ecology (BIO-131) and General Ecology Lab (BIO-131L). Opportunities to teach additional courses will also exist. Additional faculty responsibilities will include academic advising, committee service, and, potentially, development of new courses and/or curricula. Major Responsibilities General Ecology lecture and lab is a mixed majors/non-majors class with no pre-requisites. Consequently, it is the first college-level science class for many of the students. It is also a science elective for students majoring in our Math/Science Associate of Science degree program; some of the students intend to transfer to a baccalaureate-level program in a biological science. In addition, opportunities may exist to develop a new degree program related to environmental health. Onondaga Community College was recently awarded a SUNY 2020 grant, in collaboration with other regional higher education institutions, including the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF), SUNY Upstate Medical University, and SUNY-Oswego. Onondaga Lake, in the heart of Onondaga County, is currently undergoing a major remediation project (http://www.lakecleanup.com/) to remove industrial pollutants, and restoration ecology projects are underway. The successful applicant will investigate whether opportunities exist to develop an associates-level biological degree program related to these activities, or related to other aspects of environmental health. The development of additional courses to support a new academic program may also be required. Minimum Qualifications Masters degree in Ecology or a closely related biological discipline. College-level teaching experience as the principal instructor of a course, including both the lecture and laboratory components. Preferred Qualifications Two or more years of college-level teaching experience, familiarity with remediation, restoration ecology, and environmental health, experience with academic program development. Special Instructions to Applicants: Please submit: A cover letter that highlights how your education and teaching background fit our search criteria. Statement of Teaching Philosophy: mention approaches you use to enhance student learning and engage students in the learning process, including use of relevant teaching technologies, experience teaching from a multiethnic and multicultural perspective, and experience teaching students with diverse academic backgrounds. Curriculum Vitae or Resume Three (3) references listed on the application must be professional references. Candidates will not be considered for this position unless unofficial transcripts from highest degree received are attached to the application. Final candidates will be required to provide official transcripts.
