University of New Haven
Assistant Professor – Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology Department of Biology & Environmental Science 22-06F
🇺🇸West Haven, Connecticut, United States2 days ago
EntryFull TimeEN
The Department of Biology and Environmental Science at the University of New Haven invites applications for a tenure-track position beginning August 2022.
The Department seeks to hire a teacher-scholar with a strong background in biochemistry, biotechnology, immunology, or related fields. This position will play a key role in our growing dual degree program, which allows our students to obtain an undergraduate degree (Biology or Forensic Science) along with a Cellular and Molecular Biology M.S. in 5 years. In addition to contributing to the graduate program course work, this position will teach undergraduate Biochemistry. There is also an opportunity to teach courses in Immunology, Molecular Biotechnology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, or upper-level and graduate courses in the applicant’s area of expertise. The department seeks a colleague who is interested in networking with community and industry contacts to promote and build internship opportunities for our students. The successful candidate is expected to establish a vigorous program of high quality, independently funded research that involves both graduate and undergraduate students.
Our department is large and varied with undergraduate degrees in Biology, Genetics & Biotechnology, Marine Biology, Marine Affairs, and Environmental Science and graduate master’s programs in Cell and Molecular Biology, Environmental Science, and Marine Policy & Management. We have recently partnered with the Chemistry Department to launch an interdisciplinary Biochemistry degree. We value collaborative work and encourage innovative ideas that enhance the success of our students.
The University of New Haven is committed to diversity and inclusion in higher education. The University seeks candidates whose teaching, research and/or service has prepared them to contribute diversity and inclusion in our academic community. Applicants are asked to submit a diversity and inclusion statement explaining how their teaching, scholarship and/or service, contributes to building and supporting diverse and inclusive communities
Qualified candidates should submit: 1) a cover letter (that includes a description of relevant qualifications), 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement of teaching philosophy, 4) a brief statement of research interests and plans, 5) a diversity and inclusion statement, and 6) contact information for three professional references to Interfolio https://apply.interfolio.com/103027. Review of applications will begin on April 11, 2022. Finalists will be asked to provide evidence of teaching experience (including course syllabi and student feedback if available). The University strongly promotes an environment of inclusion. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
The University of New Haven is a private, top-tier comprehensive institution that provides students with a combination of a solid liberal arts education and real-world, hands-on career and research opportunities. The University of New Haven enrolls approximately 6,900 students, including nearly 1,800 graduate students and more 5,100 undergraduates - the majority of whom reside in University housing. Through its College of Arts and Sciences, Pompea College of Business, Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, Tagliatela College of Engineering, and School of Health Sciences, it offers more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
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