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Assistant Professor of Biology

Company:
Hamilton College
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Category:
Biology
Type:
Full-Time

The Biology Department at Hamilton College invites applications for a tenure-track position in cell biology at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2025. The successful candidate will teach a uniquely themed section of introductory biology, a mid-level course in cell biology with lab, an upper-level elective in their specialty (e.g., seminar), supervise senior thesis research, and contribute to our college's interdisciplinary programs in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and/or Neuroscience. An ongoing research program involving undergraduates is expected. Research support includes start-up funds, a dedicated research laboratory, annual conference travel, a generous sabbatical leave program, and use of the extensive research facilities within the Taylor Science Center (www.hamilton.edu/academics/facilities/taylor-science-center).

We are seeking candidates with experience in teaching or working with broadly diverse student populations. Your cover letter should address how you would further the College's goals of enhancing the educational experiences of students while building a diverse and inclusive educational environment. The position requires institutional service, including academic advising of undergraduate students after the first year.

The Biology Department faculty is 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. Located 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) with confocal and scanning electron microscopes, a tissue culture lab, a vivarium, an aviary, and a 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, please visit our website: www.hamilton.edu/academics/departments/Biology.

Candidates with ABD will be considered, although candidates with a Ph.D. and post-doctoral experience are preferred. The teaching load for this position is four courses during the first year and five courses thereafter. The expected base salary range (9-month) for this position is $89,800 to $96,000. Candidates should submit a cover letter, C.V., statements about teaching and research with undergraduate students, and contact information for three references to apply.interfolio.com/150198. Questions regarding the search may be directed to Andrea Townsend, Search Committee Chair, at aktownse@hamilton.edu. Our review of applications will begin on October 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 (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 www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-ed-careers-upstate-new-york/, as well as additional information at www.hamilton.edu (search for Opportunities for Spouses or Partners). Hamilton provides domestic partner benefits.

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