Lecturer in Biological Sciences
Union College
Lecturer in Biological Sciences
We invite applications for a full-time, Lecturer position (non-tenure track teaching faculty) in Biological Sciences, beginning in Fall 2024. The position is renewable with a contract period of three years. After six years Lecturers can go up for promotion to Senior Lecturer with five-year contracts. The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Biology or a closely related field and the potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching. The candidate is expected to teach a first-year course w/lab (Cellular Foundations of Life) and coordinate the lab component of the course. The candidate will also have the opportunity to teach upper-level classes for the biology major or non-majors classes for the general education curriculum. Preference will be given to candidates whose expertise spans cellular and organismal biology and who can contribute to classes focused on the latter. We seek an individual who demonstrates a strong commitment to student-centered undergraduate education, including those with a professional interest in pedagogy. Service duties will include working with the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. Although research is not an expectation of this position, the successful candidate will have the option to continue scholarly activity and will have access to College funds and a wide array of advanced instrumentation and facilities.
The Department of Biological Sciences includes 16 full-time faculty working and teaching in fields spanning the levels of organization in biological systems. Our teaching labs are well equipped and housed in the new Integrated Science and Engineering Center. In addition, The Department contributes to numerous interdisciplinary programs including Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Environmental Science and Policy, Environmental Engineering, and Nanoscience (www.union.edu/interdisciplinary-studies).
Union College is a small, highly selective liberal arts college with strengths in science and engineering located in Schenectady, NY, a culturally rich and economically diverse city in New York State’s Capital Region within three hours from New York City, Boston, and Montreal. Union offers an exceptional benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision insurance, and life and disability coverage, including:
- Generous Vacation, Sick and Personal Time
- Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays
- Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
- Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
- Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development
- Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
- Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
For more benefits information, please visit our website: www.union.edu/human-resources/benefits.
Union College is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. We strongly encourage applications from members of traditionally underrepresented groups. We are committed to recruiting diverse and excellent faculty colleagues, and we recognize that successful candidates may come from a range of backgrounds. We know some job candidates may believe they need to meet every qualification listed in the position description, in particular the preferred qualifications. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every one of the listed preferred qualifications.
Note: All new hires of Union College are subject to a thorough education, work experience, and criminal history background check.
Union provides a blend of intellectual, social, and cultural opportunities to facilitate a diverse community’s integrated academic, social and personal development. Increasing diversity on campus is a critical priority for Union College, one that is integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world. We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, those based on race, religion, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, and veteran status. Our goal is not only to increase diversity but also to support a diverse environment in which people from varied backgrounds can succeed and thrive. We expect all faculty members to contribute to a thriving, diverse, and inclusive learning community, while promoting a sense of belonging among students, other faculty, and staff colleagues.
We ask that candidates submit the following via our portal at jobs.union.edu. We will begin review of applications on January 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit the following with your application: 1) Cover letter, 2) CV, 3) Statement of teaching experience and philosophy, and 4) Statement of contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion. You will be asked to include names and contact information for three references through our online application system. An email will be sent automatically to references requesting a letter of recommendation. Inquiries about the position may be sent to bio-search@union.edu.
The salary range for this position is $67,000-$69,000. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
If you require an accommodation throughout the interview process, please contact our Human Resources department at hr@union.edu or 518-388-6108. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have equal access to opportunities and can participate in a fair and inclusive hiring process.
Review of applications to begin on 01/15/2024
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