Assistant Professor of Cell & Developmental Biology/Animal Biology-Tenure Track

Alfred, NY
Full Time
Biology & Biochemistry
Experienced
The Division of Biology and Biochemistry at Alfred University invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor beginning August 2025. We seek someone with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts setting, and whose research interests can be expanded to include undergraduate participation. The successful candidate should be able to contribute to our core courses with an annual offering of Cell Biology with lab and Biological Foundations. In addition, the successful candidate will be able to teach the following courses alternate years: Animal Behavior and Animal Physiology, upper division electives related to animal science. This position has the additional opportunity to work alongside our Equine Programs. In addition to teaching, faculty responsibilities include an active program of research and scholarship, student advising, and participation in shared faculty governance. 

The division of Biology and Biochemistry at Alfred University is a collaborative and collegial group of faculty dedicated to teaching excellence. We look forward to welcoming a colleague who will provide engaging and applied learning opportunities for our students, and who demonstrates commitment to teaching excellence, innovation, and equity in a small-college environment. 

Salary:$53,000-$57,000 Annually

Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. in biology or related field. ABD considered (for Instructor rank)
  • Candidates should have a background in cell biology, development biology, and animal biology, and an interest in a range of related biological areas
  • A lab or field-based program that can include undergraduates
  • Preference will be given to candidates with at least one year of experience teaching in higher education, and experience involving and mentoring undergraduate students in an active research program, including students from diverse backgrounds
  • When available, the candidate is encouraged to provide evidence of excellence in teaching in the form of course evaluations (where available) or a teaching portfolio
To Apply, Please submit the following items as a SINGLE PDF:
  • A letter of interest
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of teaching philosophy
  • Statement of research interests and plans
  • IX. diversity statement
  • Unofficial transcripts, both undergraduate and graduate
  • Names, titles, and contact information for three professional references
About Alfred University:
Founded in 1836 and nestled in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains and the Finger Lakes wine region in western New York State, Alfred University is a small, comprehensive private university with a long-standing tradition of excellence in Liberal Arts and inclusive practices. Alfred University is the second oldest co-educational college in the United States and was inclusive from its start, as one of the earliest colleges to have enrolled African American and Native American students. 
 

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