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Our accomplished faculty collaborate with students to explore interdisciplinary questions and produce innovative research that lays the foundation for future personal and professional success. With a beautiful campus in Hempstead, NY, Hofstra's location seamlessly merges the tranquility of coastal suburban living with the boundless opportunities of nearby New York City.

Hofstra University seeks candidates who will contribute to a supportive climate for students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.

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 PhD, 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 bacterial model system(s), using a combination of classical microbiology and cellular/molecular tools to address topics such as cell structure, genetic mechanisms, 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 October 7, 2024. 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 the department, faculty, facilities, etc. is available 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.