What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Biology - Applied Biology position at Alfred State College - SUNY College of Technology?
Location: Alfred, NY Category: Faculty Posted On: Tue Jan 7 2025 Job Description:
Join our dynamic team of educators for the 2025-2026 academic year and inspire the next generation of scientists! We're seeking a passionate and innovative faculty member to teach engaging courses that may include biology, ecology, evolution, animal behavior, and marine biology. You'll have the opportunity to guide students through hands-on laboratory techniques, cutting-edge research methods, and specialized courses aligned with your expertise at both the associate and baccalaureate levels.
Beyond the classroom, you'll play a pivotal role in mentoring students through professional internships and research projects, fostering their growth into confident professionals. Your contributions will also include student advisement, recruitment, curriculum and course development, and active participation in college and department initiatives within the Department of Physical and Life Sciences.
This position will have an August 2025 start date.
Job Requirements
Required:
The starting salary for this position is $55,000 and is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Employees are also offered EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS! We offer extensive healthcare and retirement options, including the opportunity for a pension. Furthermore, we prioritize a harmonious integration of work, personal life, and academic endeavors to support your overall work-life balance and effectiveness.
Benefits Options Include
Health Insurance:
Non-Discrimination Notice
Alfred State College hereby advises students, parents, employees, and the general public that it offers employment and educational opportunities, including career and technical educational opportunities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the college community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
Alfred State policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
Grievance Procedures Are Available To Interested Persons By Contacting Either Of The Compliance Officers/coordinators Listed Below. Inquiries Regarding The Application Of Title IX And Other Laws, Regulations, And Policies Prohibiting Discrimination May Be Directed To
Angela Koskoff
Chief Diversity Officer
Alfred State College
10 Upper College Drive
Alfred, NY 14802
koskofam@alfredstate.edu
Phone 607-587-4026
If you would like to receive the combined Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop in and request one at the University Police Department, located in the TG House on Lower College Drive or request a copy by calling the University Police at 607-587-3999. This report is available on the college's website at: http://www.alfredstate.edu/university-police/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report
Join our dynamic team of educators for the 2025-2026 academic year and inspire the next generation of scientists! We're seeking a passionate and innovative faculty member to teach engaging courses that may include biology, ecology, evolution, animal behavior, and marine biology. You'll have the opportunity to guide students through hands-on laboratory techniques, cutting-edge research methods, and specialized courses aligned with your expertise at both the associate and baccalaureate levels.
Beyond the classroom, you'll play a pivotal role in mentoring students through professional internships and research projects, fostering their growth into confident professionals. Your contributions will also include student advisement, recruitment, curriculum and course development, and active participation in college and department initiatives within the Department of Physical and Life Sciences.
This position will have an August 2025 start date.
Job Requirements
Required:
- Master's in biology or related field
- Documented teaching experience in both lecture and laboratory settings
- PhD in biology or related field is recommended.
- A diverse background, including practical experience in the disciplines of ecology and evolution and the disciplines of organismal and integrative biology is highly preferable.
- Evidence of teaching excellence and a commitment to active-learning and student engagement.
The starting salary for this position is $55,000 and is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Employees are also offered EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS! We offer extensive healthcare and retirement options, including the opportunity for a pension. Furthermore, we prioritize a harmonious integration of work, personal life, and academic endeavors to support your overall work-life balance and effectiveness.
Benefits Options Include
Health Insurance:
- Cost effective health insurance premiums with 73% to 88% covered by the employer.
- PPO or HMO option for personalized healthcare solutions.
- Exceptional fertility benefits available.
- Accumulated sick leave can cover a health insurance premium in retirement.
- No cost dental and vision benefits for employees and eligible dependents.
- Tuition benefits to invest in your continuous learning and professional development.
- New faculty in this negotiating unit are eligible for up to 15 paid sick days in their first year, increasing with years of service.
- Up to 13 paid holidays annually
- Paid parental leave & family leave
- Various retirement options, including a defined benefits (pension) plan. With the pension, retired employees receive a defined monthly income for the rest of their life.
- Additional pre- and post- tax voluntary retirement savings options are available.
Non-Discrimination Notice
Alfred State College hereby advises students, parents, employees, and the general public that it offers employment and educational opportunities, including career and technical educational opportunities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the college community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
Alfred State policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
Grievance Procedures Are Available To Interested Persons By Contacting Either Of The Compliance Officers/coordinators Listed Below. Inquiries Regarding The Application Of Title IX And Other Laws, Regulations, And Policies Prohibiting Discrimination May Be Directed To
Angela Koskoff
Chief Diversity Officer
Alfred State College
10 Upper College Drive
Alfred, NY 14802
koskofam@alfredstate.edu
Phone 607-587-4026
If you would like to receive the combined Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop in and request one at the University Police Department, located in the TG House on Lower College Drive or request a copy by calling the University Police at 607-587-3999. This report is available on the college's website at: http://www.alfredstate.edu/university-police/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report
Salary : $55,000
