Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology

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About Siena College:

Located in Loudonville, New York-just 10 minutes from the state capital of Albany-the Siena experience is built for a new generation of leaders eager to create a more just, peaceful and humane world. Each year, more than 3,000 Saints are empowered through a transformative journey of intellectual, spiritual and personal discovery. The Education for a Lifetime is made possible through a workforce of highly qualified and competent faculty, administrators and staff committed to fulfilling the Siena mission.

Job Description: Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology, 2022-23 academic year.

Siena’s Biology Department is seeking a dynamic, experienced instructor to fill a full-time teaching position. The successful candidate will work with supportive colleagues to teach mainly Cell Biology lecture, Health Studies Microbiology, General Biology lecture and labs, and Scientific Writing.  Cell Biology is a sophomore level course. General Biology I focuses on cellular biology, genetics and evolution during the fall semester, while General Biology II covers the diversity of living organisms with an emphasis on morphology, physiology, phylogeny and ecology in the spring semester. Laboratories are taught by a team of instructors and the exercises are already developed.  The total teaching load is 12 contact hours per semester. This is a one-year position.

Requirements:

A Ph.D. in the biological sciences required. Relevant teaching experience strongly preferred.  A background screening will be required.

Additional Information:

Siena College is a four-year liberal arts college with approximately 3000 students. The Biology Department consists of 17 full-time faculty members and over 300 majors.  Additional information about our department and facilities may be found at www.siena.edu/departments/biology/. Further questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Rachel Sterne-Marr (sternemarr@siena.edu).

Siena College strives to foster a strong sense of community and to warmly welcome people of all backgrounds.  We value an inclusive climate because we believe that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing Siena’s mission.  As such, members of groups historically underrepresented in the biological sciences are strongly encouraged to apply.

Siena College is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

COVID-19 vaccination is required for employees pursuant to the COVID-19 policy.

Application Instructions:

Submit all application materials electronically through Interview Exchange.  Include a cover letter addressing 1) your qualifications to teach general biology, cell biology, scientific writing, 2) curriculum vitae, and 3) the names and e-mail addresses of at least two references.  Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until a successful candidate is selected. http://siena.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=150231