Assistant Professor - Biology

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Assistant Professor - Biology

Category:

Faculty

Department:

Biology

Locations:

Oneonta, NY

Posted:

Jan 6, 2022

Type:

Full-time

Position ID:

141232

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About SUNY Oneonta:

The Department of Biology at the State University of New York College at Oneonta invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Biology with a focus in Ecology. The appointment begins Fall 2022 and is part of a cohort of eight new faculty who have a strong interest in one or more aspects of Sustainability, as defined in the UN initiative around the Sustainable Development Goals; go to https://sdgs.un.org/goals

for more information. Expectations include, but are not limited to, teaching, research, student advisement, college service, and continuing professional development.

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 6,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 60-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The College, located in the City of Oneonta, is nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the top 20 picturesque small towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The College's indeed.com rating is 4.5 with one recent review noting that it's the people that make SUNY Oneonta so special.

The Biology Department offers a Bachelor of Science in Biology, a Biology minor, and two Master of Science degrees in Lake Management and Biology. The department contributes to the Pre-Health Professional Advisement Tracks and the Bachelor of Science in Adolescence Education: Biology. On-campus facilities include a small animal facility, molecular research lab, and aquatics lab. The College's Biological Field Station includes separate research facilities on Otsego Lake in nearby Cooperstown, NY with access to wetlands, uplands, forests, and streams on 2,600 acres. The Department is part of the School of Sciences, which consists of 10 academic departments and 2,300 students majoring in 20 programs. To learn more about the College and the Department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu

and https://suny.oneonta.edu/biology-department

Job Description:

Duties include but are not limited to:

teaching general ecology with lab for majors, contributing to introductory biology courses, engaging in research activities with students, advising undergraduate students, and teaching other courses to meet department needs.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

PhD in biology or related area with emphasis in ecology (ABD considered, completion required at time of appointment); instructor of record for biology courses at the undergraduate level; evidence of effective written communication and presentation skills.

Preferred:

experience teaching majors' general ecology; demonstrable expertise in one or more areas including but not limited to: wetland biology, terrestrial ecology, and/or conservation/restoration biology; post-doctoral or work experience in applied ecology including wetland delineation; mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and experience in teaching, mentoring, research, or service with diverse and/or multicultural populations.

Application Instructions:

To apply online go to:

http://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=141232

. Please upload a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, transcripts, one or two representative course syllabi, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a statement of research interests. Contact information for three professional references is required.

For other employment and regional opportunities, please visit our website at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/about-oneonta/employment

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse college community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity

. Moreover, the College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Suny College At Oneonta
Website : http://www.oneonta.edu