Job Description

Description
Hofstra University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is pleased to invite applications for a full-time Special Professor faculty position (Assistant/Associate) in the Department of Biology to teach introductory biology and microbiology courses (general or medical microbiology) for the 2024-2025 academic year.

The new faculty member will collaborate with other instructors in reviewing, improving, and maintaining the curriculum for these courses and must be available for weekly instructors’ meetings. They must provide one office hour per week for every three contact hours assigned and be available for students. Teaching load is a minimum of 9 contact hours per semester; The position is a full-time temporary teaching position within the Department and not an adjunct position.

Preferred candidates will have a broad background in biology and considerable experience teaching introductory biology and microbiology lecture and laboratory courses to majors. Priority will be given to those with experience teaching microbiology. Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant discipline of biology or related field. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter with contact information, curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching experience and interests. Applicants should also identify three references who are prepared to send letters on their behalf. Applications will be accepted until July 26th and be reviewed as soon as possible until the position is filled.

Qualifications
• PhD in biology or closely related discipline.
• Experience teaching undergraduate biology courses
• Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in an educational environment.

Preferred Quals Summary
• Prior teaching experience as instructor of record for lecture and laboratory introductory biology courses is strongly preferred.
• Prior teaching or research experience in microbiology.
• Experience or openness to collaborating in a coordinated teaching environment for multiple sections courses.
• Prior training in or use of active-learning and student-centered learning techniques

Special Instructions
Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Maureen K. Krause, Chair, Department of Biology, [email protected]