Assistant Professor - Animal Physiology

The Department of Biological Sciences at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications for a full-time tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level.

Review Date:  Review of applications will begin January 15, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary:  Commensurate with rank and experience.

Date of Appointment: August 2013

Description of Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach Animal Physiology and other upper division electives in area of expertise and contribute to teaching molecular and cellular foundation and research courses. Additional expectations are to initiate an extramurally-funded research program, conduct research that involves undergraduates, and participate in service to the department and the university.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. at the time of appointment.  Commitment to excellence in teaching and providing meaningful learning experiences to students from diverse backgrounds is required. 

Preferred Qualifications: Post-doctoral research experience, teaching experience, and grantsmanship. 

To Apply:  Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy/interests, a statement of research interests, and copies of all academic transcripts electronically to

http://oswego.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=34950

Additionally, three letters of recommendation must be submitted directly via email as an attachment with "Animal Physiologist" in the subject line to:

Dr. Kamal Mohamed, Chair of the Search Committee
kamal.mohamed@oswego.edu.

Questions can be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee via email.

Official transcripts will be required prior to hiring.

Department of Biological Sciences: The Department of Biological Sciences offers B.A. and B.S. degrees in Biology and Zoology to approximately 500 majors.   Campus resources include a 400+ acre field station, an NSF-funded Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics Center, a Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Center, and an Environmental Research Center.  We will be moving into a new science complex in the summer of 2013. The department is committed to fostering the success of students participating in the New York State Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) and the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program.  Links to more information can be found at: www.oswego.edu/biology.

Description of SUNY Oswego:  Founded in 1861, SUNY Oswego is a public comprehensive college located in Central New York on the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario, 45 minutes from Syracuse.  Named one of "Top Up-and-Coming Schools" in U.S. News America's Best Colleges in 2010 and a "Best Northeastern College" by Princeton Review every year since the first edition in 2003, Oswego offers its 8300 undergraduate and graduate students preeminent academic programs in business, teacher education, and the arts and sciences. The College's success is built on providing students outstanding educational experiences with attention to liberal arts and sciences foundations, practical applications, interdisciplinary approaches, independent scholarly and creative work, and skills for living in multicultural and global communities.  The emphasis on faculty-mentored student research is evidenced by Quest, a College-wide day spotlighting original student research, a Summer Scholars Program, which awards stipends to students engaged in independent research and creative work at the highest levels, and the Global Laboratory, a STEM based research abroad program at top-ranked universities around the world. SUNY Oswego is an unusually collegial and vibrant community and is in a time of wonderful opportunities with extensive facilities construction and renovation, a forward-looking strategic plan, and expanded outreach to regional, national, and international communities. 

Additional information about SUNY Oswego can be found at www.oswego.edu.

SUNY Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity.  SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from professionals of color, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.  In accordance with INS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States, per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Human Resources Office.