Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology (Cell and Molecular)

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Posted: 24-Mar-24

Location: Clinton, New York

Salary: Open

Categories:

Academic/Faculty
Biological/Biomedical Sciences

Internal Number: A23FB705-233F-492D-8E2C6C311203D859

The Biology Department at Hamilton College invites applications for a one-year visiting position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2024. We seek candidates with expertise in cellular and molecular biology to contribute to our core offerings in this area, in consultation with the department. The courses may also contribute to interdisciplinary programs in Neuroscience, or Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB). We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate their experience in teaching or working with broadly diverse student populations. Your cover letter should address the ways in which you would further the College's goals of enhancing the educational experiences of students while building a diverse and inclusive educational environment. 

The Biology Department faculty comprises a community of active teacher-scholars dedicated to equipping students with the skills for lifelong learning in the biological sciences and advancing our understanding of the natural world through original research. Situated in the Taylor Science Center, our department benefits from a space designed to promote collaborative learning among faculty and students. It includes modern research facilities such as the Microscopy and Imaging Facility (MIF), vivarium, aviary, and greenhouse. Within the Taylor Science Center complex, there are over 100 teaching and student research laboratories, fostering a dynamic environment for hands-on learning and exploration. For further details about the Biology Department at Hamilton College, please visit our website: https://www.hamilton.edu/academics/departments/Biology

Candidates with ABD will be considered, although candidates with a Ph.D. are preferred. The teaching load for this position is five courses, each with three contact hours (lecture or lab). This includes an intermediate course that examines genetics and biochemistry within the context of the cell, upper-level offerings in the area of the candidate's specialization, and may also include an introductory course in biology.  The expected 9-month base salary range for this position is $74,400 to $76,900. Candidates should submit a cover letter, C.V., statements about teaching and research with undergraduate students, and contact information for three references to http://apply.interfolio.com/140105.  Questions regarding the search may be directed to Mike McCormick, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected] . Our review of applications will begin on March 1, 2024.

Hamilton College is a residential liberal arts college located in central New York. The College has built its reputation on the teaching excellence and leading scholarship of its faculty, and on the academic distinction and intellectual curiosity of its approximately 2000 students who take advantage of Hamilton's open curriculum (https://www.hamilton.edu/academics/open-curriculum). Accomplished faculty, highly capable and motivated students, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1 provide an educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, intellectual and cultural diversity, and respect for differences in the development of students as human beings. Hamilton's commitment to diversity is embodied in its need-blind admission policy and meeting the full demonstrated financial need of every accepted student for their entire undergraduate program. Please visit the college website for more information (www.hamilton.edu ). 

Hamilton College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that is committed to building an inclusive and diverse learning community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and excel. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups in higher education to apply. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find other Hamilton and nearby academic job listings at https://www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-ed-careers-upstate-new-york/ , as well as additional information at https://www.hamilton.edu/dof/faculty-development/resources-for-prospective-or-new-faculty/opportunities-for-spouses-or-partners (Opportunities for Spouses or Partners). Hamilton provides domestic partner benefits.

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United States. Founded in 1793 as the Hamilton-Oneida Academy; chartered in 1812 as Hamilton College; third oldest college established in New York State. Our mission is to provide an educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence and the development of students as human beings, as we prepare them to make choices and accept the responsibilities of citizenship in a democratic world of intellect and diversity. Hamilton's 1,350-acre campus is situated on a hilltop overlooking the picturesque village of Clinton, N.Y. The College is eight miles southwest of Utica, 45 minutes east of Syracuse, one hour from the Adirondack Park to the northeast and 90 minutes west of Albany.
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