Location: Troy, NY Category: Faculty Positions Posted On: Fri Sep 27 2024 Job Description: The undergraduate Biology and Health Sciences department at Russell Sage College invites applications for a 9-month, full time faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Professor of Practice effective Fall 2025The primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate cell and molecular biology as part of general biology I lecture and labs, and genetics. Additional teaching responsibilities may include research methods and bioethics, or upper level courses based on the candidate's specialization. Prior undergraduate teaching experience is required. All faculty in the department advise students beginning their second year at Russell Sage College under the guidance of a mentor. All courses offered by the department will be delivered in person. Candidates should anticipate that they will be teaching seven courses over the academic year. Salary is commensurate with experience at a range of $50,000 to $52,500.Job Requirements:The successful applicant will possess an academic doctorate (PhD, terminal degree or equivalent, in hand by the beginning of the 2025-2026 academic year) in the Biological Sciences, or a closely related discipline. Prior undergraduate teaching experience is required.Additional Information:RSC offers a dynamic college environment and friendly work atmosphere along with opportunities for tuition waiver, employer matched retirement plan for eligible employees and many other benefits. For complete employee benefit information, please visit our Employee Benefits (https://www.sage.edu/about/offices-centers/human-resources/employment-benefits/) page. Visit our Employment Opportunities (https://www.sage.edu/about/work-at-russell-sage/) page for additional available job openings at RSC.Russell Sage College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision making, criminal history, and any other legally protected characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws, supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Russell Sage College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity. Russell Sage College embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential components of a rich intellectual and cultural environment in which all members are given the opportunity to reach their full potential as active participants in our local and global society. Russell Sage College is committed to developing policies and programs to create a campus that supports an optimal learning and working environment for all students, alumnae/i, faculty, administrators, and staff. Please take a look at more information about the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (https://www.sage.edu/about/community-resources/diversity-equity-inclusion/) at Russell Sage College.
Applications accepted until position is filled.
Reports to: Chair of the Biology & Health Sciences Department
COVID-19 vaccination is not required, but suggested.
