Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

Department: Biology
Position Type: Full Time

Summary:
William Paterson University invites application at the rank of Tenured Track Assistant Professor of Animal Physiology in the Biology Department.

We seek a broadly trained animal physiologist with special consideration given to those with teaching and research experience combining physiology and molecular biology.

Biology is the most diverse STEM major on campus and the 4th largest department regarding majors at the university. The science complex has up-to-date facilities including a microscopy suite with SEM, TEM, confocal, and fluorescent microscopes, a vivarium, greenhouse, and modern molecular biology equipment. The College of Science and Health is committed to serving underrepresented minority students in STEM, and has two grant-funded programs to promote student success of underrepresented minorities in STEM fields. We are seeking a candidate who will continue to support these programs and initiatives.

For more information visit our website: https://www.wpunj.edu/cosh/departments/biology/



Duties:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Teaching:

• Teaching requirement is 24 credit hours per academic year and would include general physiology, animal physiology and advanced courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Contribute to existing courses in neuroscience, developmental biology and/or graduate-level courses.
• Willingness to teach in-person, hybrid or online.
• Support the academic success of students.

Scholarship:

• Develop a student-centered research program at a primarily undergraduate teaching institution.
• Contribute to scholarly activities appropriate to the discipline.

Service:

• Participate in a variety of service opportunities at the department, college and university levels.
• Advise and mentor students per department need.
• Participate in program assessment.

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Biology or related field
• Evidence of potential to conduct independent research in area of expertise.
• Ability and willingness to mentor undergraduate student research.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching undergraduates from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, including first-generation students.

Additional, preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching and post-doctoral experience is preferred.

Personal Attributes and Traits:

• Demonstrated commitment to engage in professional development activities.
• Demonstrated commitment to pedagogy and teaching excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to set and work toward common goals in a collaborative environment.

Invitation to apply:

Please click here to apply for the position.

• Submission of all documents is required for consideration.
• Include a cover letter, curriculum vitae that includes the names and contact information for three references, and maximum of 2-pages per statement of (1) research accomplishments and future goals; (2) teaching and mentoring philosophy, experience, and interests; (3) commitment to and/or experience with improving diversity, equity and inclusion in science. Letters of recommendation will be requested after the initial application screening. Priority will be given to applications received by January 20, 2023, but the position will remain open until filled. Questions can be directed to Michael Peek, Biology Chairperson, 973-720-2247; peekm@wpunj.edu.
• Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. General questions related to this application process, please contact talent@wpunj.edu

About William Paterson University

William Paterson University is the third most diverse public university in New Jersey. As a longstanding member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), we have been designated by the US Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. William Paterson University is also proud to be designated as a NASA MSI (Minority Serving Institution). The University offers more than 250 undergraduate and graduate academic programs that range from liberal arts and sciences to pre-professional and professional programs; it enrolls over 9,000 students from across the country and from over 40 nations. The University is situated on a beautiful, 380-acre suburban campus in Wayne, New Jersey, just twenty miles west of New York City.



To apply, visit https://wpunj.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=1492&job=assistant-professor

William Paterson University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law. William Paterson University does not discriminate on the basis of any category stated above or as prohibited by applicable law. Individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.





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