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Position Title: Assistant Professor of Microbiology
School/Division: Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-Natural Science
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Description:
The Department of Biology at Hofstra University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, assistant professor position in Microbiology for Fall, 2025. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D., post-doctoral experience in microbiology 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 microbiology, introductory molecular/cell biology 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. We are seeking a microbiologist with a research focus on a non-pathogenic bacterial model system, using a combination of classical microbiology and molecular tools to address topics such as microbial cell structure, microbial biochemistry, microbial genetic mechanisms, or microbial physiology, among others. 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. Complete applications will be given full consideration if received by March 3, 2025. Interested individuals should submit (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae (indicating specific teaching and mentoring experience), (3) a statement of research interests (clearly including future plans, incorporation of undergraduate researchers, and feasibility), (4) a statement of teaching experience, interests, and philosophy (including examples of evidence-based learning strategies used in the classroom/laboratory), (5) a statement on how they will contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through teaching, mentorship, and service in the department, and (6) a list of three references. The Department of Biology is a medium-sized, diverse, and growing department; additional information about our department and the biology major is available at: http://hofstra.edu/biology.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. in microbiology, biology or closely related discipline required.
Postdoctoral research experience in microbiology and a well-developed research plan.
Experience teaching undergraduate biology courses as instructor of record.
Demonstrated commitment to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in an educational environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Teaching experience in the field of microbiology preferred.
Experience teaching lecture and laboratory introductory biology courses as instructor of record.
Experience applying active-learning or student-centered pedagogy.
Demonstrated expertise in combining classical bacteriology and bioinformatics in microbiological research.
Experience collaborating in a coordinated teaching environment for multi-section courses.
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.
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