Assistant Professor, tenure-track position, starting fall 2017. Microbiologist. Candidate must be broadly trained in biology and have a Ph.D. in the biological sciences. Post doctoral research and/or teaching experience strongly preferred. Successful candidate will be committed to teaching undergraduates and to developing a research program that involves undergraduates. The teaching load is 9 contact hours per semester. Teaching duties include an upper division microbiology course with laboratory and a sophomore level cell biology course. A research lab and initial startup funds will be provided. Preference will be given to candidates with research expertise in a field related to the biology of microorganisms. Requirements
Candidate must be broadly trained in biology and have a Ph.D. in the biological sciences. Post doctoral research and/or teaching experience strongly preferred. How to Apply Siena College is a four-year liberal arts college with approximately 3000 students. We are located just two miles north of Albany in the Capital District of upstate New York, the state’s third largest metro area. Situated near the Adirondack Mountains in the beautiful Hudson River Valley, the Capital District offers ample outdoor and cultural activities and is only a few hours by car from New York City, Boston, or Montreal. The Biology Department consists of 17 full-time faculty members and over 300 majors. Additional information about this position, our department, course descriptions, and facilities can be found at www.siena.edu/biology/. Further questions about the position can be directed to Dr. James Angstadt, angst...@siena.edu. To apply, submit a pdf document file that includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching experience and interests, a description of a prospective research program, and three letters of recommendation (submitted separately). Applications deadline is September 23, 2016. Electronic submission through the following link is required: biol-search-r1...@siena.edu Siena College is committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining a diverse faculty. We actively encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, veterans, and others who may make a positive contribution to the diversification of ideas and perspectives. Siena College is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Siena College surveys all job applicants in accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor’s affirmative action requirements. Therefore, we request that in addition to your application, you complete the Equal Employment Opportunity Data Form located at www.siena.edu/eeo. In order to complete the form, you will need the posting number for this position which is R1241. Any information you choose to provide on the Equal Employment Opportunity Data Form will be treated as personal and confidential and will be kept separate from your application for employment. Your cooperation is key to maintaining an effective equal opportunity program at Siena College and is greatly appreciated. Position Number: R - 1241 https://www.siena.edu/about/employment-at-siena/assistant-pr ofessor-of-biology-tenure-track _________________________________ Sarah K Berke Assistant Professor of Biology Siena College Loudonville NY 12211
