Position Details
Position Information
Budget Title
Assistant Professor
Campus Title
Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences
School/Division
Academic Affairs, Division of
Department
Biological Sciences
Faculty Sub-Type
FT Faculty
Salary Level
A5
Salary Range
$67,200 + depending on experience (DOE)
Salary Determination
Position Effort
Full-Time
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Is this a temporary position?
No
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Position Summary
SUNY Cortland is an engaged learning community that is committed to
promoting diversity of thought and experience. We believe that an
equitable, inclusive and diverse campus and curriculum are critical
to our educational mission. Tenure-track faculty contribute to the
University’s values of inclusive excellence through outstanding
teaching, research and/or scholarship, service to the department
and university, and by providing academic advisement and mentoring
to/for all students. Faculty are expected to maintain a routine
presence on campus to support our campus values of focusing on the
students, integrity, and intellectual life and serve our campus
priorities of academic excellence, transformational education,
well-being, and the maximization of resources.
The Biological Sciences Department at SUNY Cortland seeks
applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin August
2027. We are a large and diverse department that offers four
undergraduate majors: Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Conservation
Biology and Adolescence Education in Biology. Our faculty
contribute to the University’s values of inclusive excellence
through (1) innovative teaching, (2) research and/or scholarship
that engages undergraduates, and (3) service to the department and
university.
Starting Salary: $67,200 + depending on experience ( DOE
)
What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?
• Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many
offer permanency.
• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance,
various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or
parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts,
long term disability and tuition reimbursement.
• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all
forms. The university’s state-of-the-art Student Life Center is
free for employees to use, with membership options for families.
Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor’s
approval.
• Professional development opportunities exist through training,
continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference
travel, based on funding.
• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts,
entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more.
Experience
Cortland dives deep into the region’s offerings
Major Responsibilities
Teach majors-level introductory organismal biology (BIO212 Fundamentals of Organismal Biology) and upper-level electives in organismal biology with laboratory sections that complements existing courses and faculty expertise. Upper-level electives could include but are not limited to Plant Biology, Wildlife Biology, Evolutionary Biology, Vertebrate Biology (or subdiscipline such as ichthyology, herpetology, ornithology, or mammalogy), Entomology, Mycology, Field Biology, Animal Behavior or other…
organismal elective in the candidate’s area of expertise.
Maintain an active research program in an area of organismal
biology that involves undergraduates and has the potential for
external funding.
Provide service to the department and university that includes
advisement and mentorship of students with diverse
backgrounds.
Functional and Supervisory Relationships
- Assistant professors will mentor undergraduate students in
research, supervise internships, participate in service activities
for the department and campus community, and advise students in the
Biological Sciences.
- Faculty members report directly to the academic chair of the
Biological Sciences Department in the School of Arts and
Sciences.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. or doctoral candidate, all but dissertation ( ABD ) (with
degree conferral by August 2027) in Zoology, Plant Biology,
Wildlife Biology, Evolutionary Biology, or a related field.
- Evidence of effective teaching.
- Scholarly productivity with peer-reviewed publications
including a detailed plan for engaging undergraduates in the
research.
- Evidence of commitment to diversity, equity, and
inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications
- One or more years of postdoctoral experience and/or formal
experience as instructor of record for undergraduate
course(s).
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
About the University
A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in
the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides
accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S.
body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University
of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous
undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences,
education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY
Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a
well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The
University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on
Money magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money List,”
fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an
impressive network of alumni making a difference in education,
business, government, fitness, medicine and many other
fields.
Please note: Individuals must be currently authorized to
work in the United States on a full-time basis. Visa sponsorship is
not available for this position.
EEO Statement
The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act
(AA/ EEO / ADA ) employer. The university actively seeks
applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability,
members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the
diversity of the university.
Job Close Date
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F26005
Review Start Date
09/29/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Into the “other” link, please upload a single document that
includes a statement of research interests with a plan for
inclusion of undergraduates in your research program (2-3 pages)
and a statement on your contributions and commitment to diversity,
equity, and inclusion (1–2 pages). Other required documents are a
cover letter, CV/resume, statement of teaching philosophy, and a
list of 3 professional references.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/11506
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Do you or will you need visa sponsorship?
- Are you currently authorized to work in the United States on a
full-time basis as visa sponsorship is not available for this
position?
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Professional References Contact Info. ONLY (minimum of 3)
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Other - See Special Instructions to Applicants
Optional Documents
