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adjunct Professor of Biology:Job description:
adjunct Professor of BiologyUnion College invites applications for the position of tenure-track adjunct Professor of Biology, beginning September 1, 2025. Review of applications will begin on October 7 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by October 6 will receive priority consideration.Position description: We seek a vertebrate physiologist studying whole organism, non-human systems who uses laboratory and/or field-located research techniques. Representative areas of interest could include (but are not limited to) evolution, genetics, behavior, development, metabolism, neuroethology, or mechanisms of physiological adaptation. At Union, the prosperous candidate will have plenty of opportunities to explore interdisciplinary collaborations. Befitting the teacher-scholar model, our goal is to hire an outstanding colleague with a demonstrated commitment to teaching, who can establish a prosperous and vibrant research program that incorporates undergraduates in a liberal arts setting. Teaching responsibilities include a sophomore level physiology course, an upper-level offering of their choice, and contribution to the Biology core curriculum. About the Biology Department: The Department of Biological Sciences at Union College is committed to teaching and mentoring students in the classroom and in our active research laboratories. The Department contributes to numerous interdisciplinary programs including Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Environmental Science and Policy, Environmental Engineering, and Nanoscience (see our programs at ). Housed in the newly constructed Integrated Science and Engineering Complex, the Department is well equipped with NSF-funded instrumentation such as a microCT, a confocal microscope, a 3-D multi camera motion analysis system, Illumina DNA sequencer, scanning electron microscope, greenhouse space, and substantial microscopy, tissue culture and animal care facilities. We also have access to a continuous flow isotope mass spectrometer, elemental analyzer, and an ICPMS in Union College's reliable Isotope and Geochemistry Laboratory. The College is situated in close proximity to a variety of terrestrial and aquatic habitats including the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, the Mohawk River as well as numerous lakes, urban and suburban areas that are amenable to field study. Our goal is not only to increase diversity but also to support a diverse environment in which people from varied backgrounds can succeed and thrive. We expect all faculty members to contribute to a thriving, diverse, and inclusive learning community, while promoting a sense of belonging among students, other faculty, and staff colleagues. Application instructions: Please submit all application materials as a single pdf file. Only the materials listed below will be considered. We ask that candidates submit the following: (1) Cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) Statement of teaching philosophy and practice, which includes approaches to educating students from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, and (4) Statement of research interests. Please send questions and other inquiries to search chair Steve Horton at hortons@union.edu. As part of the initial screening process, candidates may receive a request for the contact information for three professional references who can speak to their abilities. Only those who move forward to the next step will an email be sent automatically to these references requesting a letter of recommendation. Compensation The annual income range for this job offer is $81,500 to $83,500. Except for functions with a set rate of pay, the wage/income of the finalist selected for this function will be set located on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, practice, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting. We offer exceptional benefits including: » Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time » Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays » Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts) » Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs » Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development » Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan » income Continuation Program in the event of Discapability » Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents Background Checks: In conformity with our , finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions. E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Lgain more about and your . Skills:
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