Assistant Professor of Biology: Animal Physiologist Posting Number F00773 Position Type Faculty - Tenure Track Unionized Position Code AAUP Hours/Schedule Hours may vary based on operational needs. Campus Main Campus, Utica NY Date Position Available 08/01/2024 Posted Salary $62,500 FLSA Status Exempt Benefits Eligible Yes If yes, please select: All Benefits Position Summary Information Position Summary The Biology Department at Utica University seeks a mammalian systems physiologist with a focus on renal, digestive, reproductive, or musculoskeletal physiology who can contribute to teaching courses such as Animal Physiology and Research Methods I for majors, Anatomy and Physiology for non-majors, as well as other departmental course offerings. Research Methods I, the first of two foundational research courses in our research-based curriculum, teaches students basic parametric and nonparametric statistical analysis as well as experimental design. Persons with expertise using bioinformatic skills and analysis of large datasets in their research agenda are particularly encouraged to apply.Departmental teaching and research occur in our brand new, state-of-the-art Science Center that opened in 2021 and houses animal care facilities, a microscopy room, dedicated research spaces, and custom-designed and outfitted teaching laboratories.Location Utica, NY Application Deadline Full consideration by: 03/22/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Major Responsibilities The Department of Biology has an innovative approach to undergraduate education that emphasizes reading, performing, and writing research throughout the curriculum. We seek a colleague who is committed to teaching a diverse student body at an undergraduate institution and who will contribute to an energetic, collegial, and cohesive department.Responsibilities of the position involve teaching 24 contact hours per year (generally 4 class sections, 12 contact hours, during the fall and spring semesters), including both entry-level and upper-level courses, as well as establishing a research program that includes undergraduate students.Driving Responsibilities Travel Supervises Education Required Certification Required Education & Experience Qualifications Postdoctoral research and experience teaching undergraduate students preferred. Ph.D. by start date required.Minimum Skills/Abilities Post doctoral research and college teaching experience is preferred but not required.Applicant Documents Instructions Candidates should include a letter of application explaining their teaching experience, research experience, and why they are a good fit for Utica University, along with a curriculum vitae. Candidates should also include 3 separate statements explaining 1) how they promote and support collegiate diversity, 2) their teaching philosophy and methods, and 3) their research interests and experience. Names of at least 3 references should be provided.(For the definition of diversity that we use at Utica University, please visit the following web page: http://www.utica.edu/instadvance/marketingcomm/about/diversity/aboutus.cfm)Applications that do not address diversity will be considered incomplete.In line with the University’s Affirmative Action Policy, there is no requirement or expectation that a candidate disclose their identity or membership in any protected class or group, either in the diversity statement or in other application documents submitted to the search committee. For additional information on what to provide in your diversity statement please reference the diversity statement guide at the following link: https://www.utica.edu/hr/media/DiversityStatementGuide.pdfFor more information about the Department of Biology, please visit:http://www.utica.edu/academic/as/biology/home.cfm.For course descriptions, please visit:https://bannerweb.utica.edu/ PROD /bwckctlg.pdispdynctlgReference letters will be solicited Upon Application EEO/AA Statement Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, age, domesticviolence victim status, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community Our community of students, faculty and staff reflect a diversity ofexperiences, opinions, and cultural backgrounds shaped by biology, society,history, and choice. Our community includes members who are diverse byvirtue of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability,religious and/or spiritual affiliations, and socio-economic status, as wellas the number of other ways in which who we are influences how we see theworld. Furthermore, we value and celebrate diversity, and this results ina commitment to multiculturalism. We believe that within the community ofhuman persons, all cultures, perspectives, and beliefs about faith, ideals,taste and lifestyles are of equal value. Our diversity deepens ourcommitment to nurture a multicultural environment in which we engage withothers and blend perspectives, to learn about diverse cultures, to explorewho we are and where we come from and to accept one another withoutprejudice. The Utica University Mission and Values Statement includes acommitment to fostering diversity in perspective, background, andexperience within an environment that is dedicated to the freedom ofexpression and the open sharing of ideas.Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans Located in the heart of central New York, Utica University is a comprehensive,independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options forcollege study to veterans returning from the second world war. More thanseventy years since veterans returned from WWII , this tradition of servingveterans is still held in high regard here at Utica, and we are proud towelcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty andprofessional staff.Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (). Applicant Documents Required Documents
Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
"Contributions to Diversity" Statement
Research Statement
Optional Documents