What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor, Biology position at Southern New Hampshire University?
Description
Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us - and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.
Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.
This position is based in the following office location :
Manchester, NH
The opportunity
Southern New Hampshire University invites applicants for this on-site position at the Assistant Professor level in the fast-growing Biology Department for our main campus in Manchester, NH. Reporting to the Dean of our School of Arts, Sciences, and Education you will help grow our B.S. in Biology program and teach courses in General Biology, Microbiology, Genetics, and Cell Culture, plus associated labs. There are also opportunities to engage with students and faculty across the university, including the College of Engineering, Technology, and Aeronautics.
You will need to demonstrate an excitement for biology, a passion for teaching undergraduates, and for pursuing scholarly endeavors. We encourage scholarship and research to foster engagement with undergraduate students
Our department and the University are committed to continuing to build a more diverse academic community that aptly reflects the shifting demographics within our student body.
What you'll do :
- Teach courses following approved course descriptions and class schedules, typically four courses per semester
- Participate in the departmental efforts for curriculum development, program reviews and accreditation under the supervision of the department chair
- Collaborate with the faculty / staff in departmental and School-level projects
- Attend professional improvement activities to maintain contact with one's academic discipline, including teaching / learning processes and development of knowledge in one's field of specialization
- Participate in student career development and related advising or mentoring activities and special retention programs
- Engineer problem-based and experiential learning approaches to classroom learning
- Other related duties as assigned to support the School of Arts, Sciences, and Education, and University College.
What we're looking for :
This role will be posted until 02 / 28 / 2025 and the review process will begin following this date.
LI-Onsite
Below we have noted the entire pay band for this position. The actual offer will be based on experience, skills, degree, discipline, and other business and organizational needs. We expect this particular position to be hired in the following target range of $60,000-$70,000.
We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.
Compensation
The annual pay range for this position is $60,000.00 - $85,000.00. Actual offer will be based on experience, skills, degree, discipline and other business and organizational needs.
Exceptional benefits (because you're exceptional)
You're the whole package. Your benefits should be, too. As a full-time employee at SNHU, you'll get :
High-quality, low-deductible medical insurance
Low to no-cost dental and vision plans
Paid time off (plus almost a dozen paid holidays)
Employer-funded retirement
Free tuition program
Parental leave
Mental health and wellbeing resources
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000
