Job Description
Job Description
Assistant Professor of Biology, Tenure Track
Dominican University New York, in Rockland County, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Biology commencing in January 2026. This is a tenure-track position. We seek motivated candidates with strong educational and research credentials who aspire to a position with a focus on in-person teaching. The following are required:
- Cover letter describing qualifications and fit for this position,
- Curriculum vitae,
- Transcript copies,
- Contact information for three professional references.
- A statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy, including teaching first-generation students.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach a wide range of Biology courses
- Mentor undergraduate research in Microbiology and Bioinformatics
- Advise and mentor a diverse undergraduate student population
- Provide academic help and advisement to students outside of regular class time
- Create an effective learning environment through the use of a variety of instructional methods
- Serve on University-wide committees
- Collaborate with colleagues, including those in other academic areas
Qualifications:
- Doctorate in Biology, Microbiology, or a closely related field; ABD will be considered if the degree shall be completed by the start date
- Capability and enthusiasm to teach a wide range of undergraduate Biology courses, particularly in the areas of Microbiology, Cell Biology, Bioinformatics and Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Evidence of scholarly and/or professional activities and a strong commitment to mentoring undergraduate student researchers
- Knowledge of curriculum development and assessment
- Understanding of the integration of technology into teaching and learning
- Familiarity with online instruction
- Motivation, initiative and commitment to teaching
The Biology Program, launched in 1994, graduates students with a solid and interdisciplinary foundation in the sciences - spanning chemistry, mathematics and physics, as well as biology – to prepare them for advanced study and/or careers that require skillful observation and analysis, critical thinking and problem-solving, data-based decision-making, effective interpretation and communication of scientific information, and adept use of appropriate laboratory equipment and information technology. The program offers a Bachelor of Science as part of our Math and Science Division, as well as coursework that supports teaching certification in Adolescence Education for Biology and Childhood Education for the Natural Sciences.
Dominican University New York, located in Orangeburg, New York, is 17 miles north of New York City, with approximately 1,400 students and 400 faculty and staff. There is a wide range of academic programs for students to choose from with more than 30 undergraduate and graduate programs in business, education, liberal arts, nursing, occupational therapy, organizational leadership and communication, and physical therapy. The independent, four-year, co-ed university was founded in 1952 by the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt in the Catholic tradition. It is chartered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York and fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Dominican University New York has been named a College of Distinction, is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution, and is recognized as Military Friendly.
Dominican University New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to excellence through equity and inclusion, and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from members of historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected category in accordance with applicable law.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.
AA/EOE
Salary: $68,000 - $72,000 (Depending on experience)