Assistant Professor of Biology

Position Details

Posting Summary

Position Title
Assistant Professor of Biology

Status
Tenure Track

Overview
St. John Fisher University, an independent, liberal arts institution in the Catholic tradition located in Rochester, New York, seeks nominations and applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of Biology.
Applicants should have a strong commitment to inclusive teaching practices and undergraduate research. The successful candidate's primary teaching responsibilities will include Microbiology for pre-clinical Nursing and Biology majors and General Biology. Applicants should have an earned Ph.D. in a related field and post-doctoral experience is valued.
Applicants are encouraged to visit our web page to get more information about the requirements and coursework in Biology https://www.sjf.edu/major-minors/biology/
Founded in 1948, St. John Fisher University is ranked among the top colleges and universities in the northeast and has a rich history of academic excellence and an outstanding reputation for its commitment to a student-centered, personalized educational environment. The educational philosophy of the founding Basilian Fathers-Teach me goodness, discipline, and knowledge-reflects Fisher's traditions and values today, and the campus prepares individuals for lives of intellectual, professional, and civic integrity and where diversity and service to others are valued and practiced, www.sjf.edu.
The School of Arts and Sciences at St John Fisher University serves all undergraduate students through 33 programs, the Core general education curriculum, and pre-professional requirements. The School provides all the liberal arts offerings required for baccalaureate degrees, thus providing critical skills and perspectives across a wide range of disciplines. New faculty will arrive at an exciting time in our University's history. Our Biology program is one of the largest programs in the School of Arts and Sciences. Our student-focused faculty promote active and applied learning. We pride ourselves on the strength of our relationships with program alumni and our undergraduate research experiences.

Applicants should submit:cover letter, curriculum vitae , statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, diversity statement and contact information for three references.

Review will begin December 1, 2022.

Job Responsibilities
Required qualifications:

PhD in Biology with expected completion date by Fall 2023.
Ability to teach a wide range of courses at the undergraduate level.
Demonstrated ability to be an excellent teacher.
Commitment to a consistent, high-quality scholarly agenda.
Commitment to mentoring and advising students.
Commitment to contributing to a climate of equity and inclusion.
Commitment to service.
Commitment to community engagement.
Excellent communication skills.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US and be available to start teaching in fall 2023.

Education / Experience
Applications are invited from candidates who have completed a doctorate or doctoral candidates with a scheduled completion date for the dissertation.

Competencies / Skills

Supervision of Employees

Physical and Mental Demands

Work Environment

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Special Conditions for Eligibility

EEO Statement
It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the University has employees.

The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email (titleix@sjfc.edu), in-person in Campus Center 206, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111).

FLSA
Exempt

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F00109P

Desired Start Date
09/01/2023

Open Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant
To prevent the infection and spread of COVID-19, and as an integral part of its public health and safety measures, the University requires that all successful applicants show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 before beginning employment, unless an exemption from this policy has been granted. Applicants believing they qualify for an exemption should inform Human Resources after an offer of employment is extended; please do not include any medical, genetic, or religious information on your application materials.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
Research Statement
Other Document
3 References

Optional Documents