SAINT PETER’S UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES *POSITION: Assistant Professor Biology* The Department of Biology at Saint Peter’s University [*www.saintpeters.edu <http://www.saintpeters.edu>*] invites applications for a position as an Assistant Professor of Biology beginning August 2017. *Qualifications:* A Ph. D. in organismal biology with evidence of strong teaching skills is required. Candidates with expertise in ecology, botany and/or genetics are encouraged to apply. *Responsibilities: * Our new colleague will be expected to teach 12 contact hours each semester. This is usually four lectures and/or laboratory sections, in the General Biology sequence, courses in our Core Curriculum and upper level biology courses. The new person is expected to teach and develop new biology elective courses appropriate to their area of expertise. Research activities involving students is highly encouraged. This person will be expected to be active in department and University activities, such as academic advising, etc. Research and scholarship are expected and required for consideration for promotion and tenure, as is excellent teaching and service. *The Department:* The Department of Biology [*www.saintpeters.edu/biology <http://www.saintpeters.edu/biology>*] consists of eight full-time faculty members with expertise in molecular biology, genetics, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, developmental biology, botany, plant ecology and biostatistics. 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. *The University:* Founded in 1872, Saint Peter’s University is a Jesuit and Catholic institution. The university is located in Jersey City, the second largest city in New Jersey. We are just a short train ride to Manhattan. Our remarkably diverse undergraduate and graduate student body originates from 29 states and from more than 39 countries around the world. The University provides an education that engages students with rigorous academic and creative study all grounded in our Jesuit and Catholic identity. *Application:* Candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, and three letters of recommendation electronically to *[email protected]* <[email protected]> with the subject heading: Biology Search. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until February 1, 2017. *Position will be filled pending final budgetary approval.*
