Assistant Professor - Molecular Genetics

Assistant Professor - Molecular Genetics

Job no: 494597

SUNY Budget Title: Assistant Professor (10 month) - BIO
Work type: Full time
Location: Brockport
Department: Biology
Categories: Faculty & Libraries

Located in Western New York, State University of New York College at Brockport is a nationally recognized and accredited public institution with competitive state health insurance and retirement plan options. SUNY Brockport also includes Brockport Downtown and sponsors the Rochester Educational Opportunity Center (REOC), both located in Rochester, NY. We are an inclusive employee-oriented university. Be yourself and start your career here. Help us build a better Brockport! Job Summary: The Biology Department at SUNY Brockport invites applications for a tenure­ track Assistant Professor position starting August 2022. The department seeks candidates committed to teaching excellence with expertise in molecular genetics. The successful candidate will develop a strong, externally-funded research program involving undergraduate and Master's level students, which may include summer research program participation. Candidates who utilize a model organism suitable for undergraduate research are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will teach Genetics, a core requirement for all Biology and Medical Technology majors, and develop upper-division courses in his or her expertise.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Biology or related field from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university or ABD (all but dissertation) candidates must earn their degree within 6 months of hire.
  
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Biology and Genetics.
  
• Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain a program of research involving graduate and undergraduate students.
  
• Ability to work effectively with students, public, college community and external constituencies, with an appreciation for cultural and group differences.
  Preferred Qualifications:
  
• Post-doctoral experience in a related field.
  
• Teaching experience at a university level.
  Work Schedule: N/A Salary and Benefits: May be benefits eligible; more information at Careers@Brockport. Application Instructions: Visit jobs.hr.brockport.edu to complete an application including your cover letter that directly addresses minimum and preferred qualifications; resume/CV; contact information for three professional references; statement of teaching philosophy and teaching experience; and statement of research plans. For maximum consideration, please apply by 12/01/2021. For more information on the position, please contact Dr. Adam Rich, arich@brockport.edu. Background Investigation Statement:
  All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check. New York State Executive Order: 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 via email at info@goer.ny.gov. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Diversity Statement: We are part of an academic community committed to fostering integrity, civility, and justice. We affirm that the dignity of our Brockport community is protected when free speech, academic freedom and individual rights are expressed within a climate of civility and mutual respect. Striving to learn from each other, we value human diversity because it enriches our lives and it is fundamental to the College's commitment to teaching, learning, scholarship and service leading to student success. SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The College actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the College.
  
  
  
  To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.brockport.edu/cw/en-us/job/494597/assistant-professor-molecular-genetics
  
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