"Assistant Professor of Microbiology"

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Microbiology

School/Division:

Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-Natural Science

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time

Description:

Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Biology at Hofstra University. The Department of Biology welcomes applications in the area of Microbiology.

We are seeking a microbiologist with a research focus on a non-pathogenic bacterial model system, using a combination of classical microbiology and molecular tools to address topics such as microbial cell structure, microbial biochemistry, microbial genetic mechanisms, or microbial physiology.

The successful candidate is expected to:

• Teach lecture and lab courses in microbiology, introductory molecular/cell biology and upper-level courses that complement current course offerings.
• Establish and maintain an externally-funded research program that complements the needs of our department and is accessible to both undergraduate and Master's research students.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in microbiology, biology or closely related discipline
• Postdoctoral research experience in microbiology and a well-developed research plan
• Experience teaching undergraduate biology courses as instructor of record
• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience in the field of microbiology
• Experience teaching lecture and laboratory introductory biology courses as instructor of record
• Experience applying active-learning or student-centered pedagogy
• Demonstrated expertise in combining classical bacteriology and bioinformatics in microbiological research
• Experience collaborating in a coordinated teaching environment for multi-section courses

EEO Statement:

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.