Assistant Professor - Biological Sciences | SUNY Cortland - Military Veterans
at Herc - Upstate New York
Position Summary: SUNY Cortland is seeking applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in the Biological Sciences at the Assistant Professor rank beginning in fall 2025. The successful candidate will teach majors-level Genetics and non-majors Human Genetics as well as an upper-level Molecular Biology elective. Faculty are expected to maintain an active research program that involves undergraduates and has the potential for external funding. Faculty provide service to the department and university that includes advisement and mentorship of students with diverse backgrounds. Major Responsibilities: Teach majors-level Genetics and non-majors Human Genetics as well as upper-level Molecular Biology elective. Maintain an active research program in an area of molecular genetics that involves undergraduates and has the potential for external funding. Provide service to the department and university that includes advisement and mentorship of students with diverse backgrounds Required Qualifications: Ph.D. or doctoral candidate, all but dissertation ( ABD ) (with degree conferral by August 2025) in molecular genetics, molecular biology or a closely related field Evidence of potential to excel in teaching Scholarly productivity with peer-reviewed publications including a detailed plan for engaging undergraduates in the research Evidence of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion Preferred Qualifications: One or more years of postdoctoral experience Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education
Cortland, NY
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