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The Department of Biology at Hofstra University invites applications for anticipated openings for two full-time, tenure-track, assistant professor positions in Genetics for Fall 2024. The successful candidates must have a Ph.D., post-doctoral experience in genetics or a closely-related discipline, a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education, and experience in teaching with the ability to teach lecture and lab courses in general biology, genetics, and upper-level courses that complement current course offerings. In addition, the successful candidates are 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.   We will be hiring geneticists using any experimental organism, but preference for one position will be given to applicants who use a model animal system in their research.  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.

     MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD in biology or closely related discipline
• Postdoctoral research experience in genetics 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 QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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 field of genetics
• Demonstrated expertise in applying bioinformatics in genetic research
• Experience or openness to collaborating in a coordinated teaching environment for multi-section courses

APPLICATION 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 at https://hofstra.peopleadmin.com/postings/2128 for consideration:

• Curriculum vitae (indicating specific teaching experience)
• 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, maureen.k.krause@hofstra.edu

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. 

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.