Hofstra University Hiring for Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology: Physiology at Hempstead, NY Full Time

Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology: Physiology

Position Number:

896533

School/Division:

Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-Natural Science

Department:

Department of Biology

Full-Time or Part-Time:

Full-Time

Description:

The Department of Biology at Hofstra University invites applications for an anticipated opening for a full-time, tenure-track, assistant or associate professor position in Physiology for Fall 2024. The successful candidates must have a PhD, post-doctoral experience in a relevant discipline, a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education, and experience in teaching with the ability to teach lecture and lab courses in general biology, physiology, and upper-level courses that complement current course offerings. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to establish and maintain an externally funded research program that complements the needs of our department and is accessible to both undergraduate and master’s research students. Preference will be given, but applications are not limited, to individuals with special interests in neurophysiology, endocrinology, or ecological physiology. Hofstra University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and the Biology Department encourages candidates from underrepresented groups in higher education to apply.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in biology or closely related discipline.
• Postdoctoral research experience in physiology and well-developed research plan or program
• Experience teaching undergraduate biology courses as instructor of record.
• Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in an educational environment.

Preferred Quals Summary:

• Prior teaching experience as instructor of record for lecture and laboratory introductory biology courses
• Prior experience applying active-learning or student-centered pedagogy
• Prior teaching experience in the fields of physiology
• Experience in, or openness to, collaborating in a coordinated teaching environment for multiple sections courses.

Special Instructions:

Complete applications will be given full consideration if received by September 15, 2023 but the position will remain open until filled. Please upload the following with your application for consideration:

• Curriculum vitae (indicating specific teaching experience)
• Cover letter
• Statement of research interests
• Statement of teaching experience, interests, and philosophy
• Statement how you will contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the department, describing your plan to address DEI in your teaching, mentorship, and service,
• Name and contact information of three references.

Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Maureen K. Krause, Chair, Department of Biology, [email protected]

The Department of Biology is a medium-sized, diverse, and growing department; additional information about the department, faculty, facilities, etc. is posted on the web at: http://hofstra.edu/biology.Deadline:

Open until filled

Tenure Track:

Yes

Date Posted:

07/27/2023

EEO Statement:

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.