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Agency SUNY Old Westbury

Title Assistant Professor - Evolution

Occupational Category Education, Teaching

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit PSNU - Professional Services Negotiating Unit (UUP)

Salary Range From $70000 to $80000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 10 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Nassau

Street Address 223 Store Hill Road

PO Box 210

City Old Westbury

State NY

Zip Code 11568

Duties Description The Biological Sciences Department at the State University of New York at Old Westbury is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Evolution starting Fall 2026. Candidate must have a Ph.D. in Biology or related field, preferably with postdoctoral experience, undergraduate teaching experience, and a publication track record in the field of Evolution commensurate with experience. We seek a highly trained individual who is committed to liberal arts education and can demonstrate excellence in teaching and research while working with a culturally diverse student population. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in Evolution, as well as introductory and non-major courses as needed. The candidate will be expected to develop a strong extramurally funded research program that involves undergraduate students. Involvement in college service is also expected.

Minimum Qualifications Required Qualifications:Ph.D. in Biology with a specialization and/or post-doctoral experience in Evolution.Experience teaching biology courses at the undergraduate level.A record of recent peer-reviewed publications in the required area of specialization.The potential to develop an extramurally funded undergraduate research project in the required area of specialization.Preferred Qualifications:Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based teaching approaches.Experience teaching undergraduate biology courses in the required area of specialization.Experience teaching a culturally diverse undergraduate student population.Experience mentoring undergraduate students in research.A demonstrated plan to integrate research into the curriculum.Currently funded research and/or a record of successful grantsmanship.

Additional Comments Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 (plus location pay $4,000.00) commensurate with education and experienceComprehensive benefits package: https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/UUP-FT-Benefits-at-a-Glance-Jan-2025.pdfPosition Type: FacultyOfficial Budget Title: Assistant Professor (10 mo.)Campus Title: Assistant Professor - EvolutionDepartment: Biological SciencesFTE: Full-timeNegotiating Unit: UUPSalary Grade: NSA5FLSA Status: ExemptThe successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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Name Lillian Colella

Telephone

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street for inquiries only

Must apply online at www.oldwestbury.edu - Jobs & Careers

City Old Westbury

State NY

Zip Code 11568

Notes on Applying Application Instructions:Please submit the following online at www.oldwestbury.edu:1. letter of application,2. curriculum vitae,3. statement of teaching philosophy, indicating the candidate's approach to teaching undergraduate Biology courses to Old Westbury's diverse student population,4. a description of your research interest,5. contact information (name, email address and telephone number) for three references (we will request letters only for short-listed candidates) and,6. a fully completed Old Westbury employment application (available during the online application process).Only applications submitted online will be considered.CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: open until filled. First review of applications to begin on November 3, 2025.VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women and minorities to apply.Employment in this position will be contingent on the College's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and SUNY Old Westbury polices, including the completion of pre-employment screening.