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AgencySUNY Old Westbury

TitleVisiting Instructor - Biological Sciences

Occupational CategoryEducation, Teaching

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPSNU - Professional Services Negotiating Unit (UUP)

Salary RangeFrom $65000 to $65000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 10 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Nassau

Street Address 223 Store Hill Rd Office of Human Resources

City Old Westbury

StateNY

Zip Code11568

Duties Description The Biological Sciences Department at the State University of New York at Old Westbury is seeking applications for a Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth plus (PRODiG+) Fellow starting Fall 2025. The PRODIG+ program has two primary goals (1) increasing the number and share of excellent diverse faculty committed to advancing the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion; and (2) strengthening the pipeline for retention and support of these candidates. This Fellowship is a two-year, full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track faculty position that provides teaching experience at our campus, faculty mentorship, funding for professional development as well as a stipend for summer research, and support for networking. For more information about this program please see https://www.suny.edu/prodig-plus/fellowship/.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Biology or a related field by the start date. We seek a candidate who is committed to liberal arts education and can demonstrate excellence in teaching and research while working with a culturally diverse student population. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate (at the Masters level) courses in Evolution, Introductory Biology courses, and other upper-division courses. The candidate will be expected to pursue their scholarship and involve undergraduate students in research. Involvement in college service is also expected.

Minimum Qualifications Required Qualifications:

Have completed a Ph.D. degree or relevant terminal degree from an accredited institution completed prior to August 2025 in Biology or a related field.
Be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship.
Demonstrate personal, academic, and/or work experience engaging with diversity, equity, and inclusion and/or a commitment to facilitating and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Such experience may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/community service; or related experience/expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based teaching approaches.
Experience teaching undergraduate biology courses.
Experience teaching a culturally diverse undergraduate student population.
Experience mentoring undergraduate students in research.
Demonstrated plan to integrate your research into the curriculum.
Currently funded research and/or a record of successful grantsmanship.
Terminal degree or relevant experience is in the field of Evolution or Molecular Biology.

Preference will be given to candidates who are:

Current SUNY students, alumni, and/or Fellows.
From a low-income background (e.g., Pell-eligible as undergraduates), were first-generation college students (students whose parents have not earned a bachelor's degree), have overcome adversity, are AmeriCorps alumni, or are veterans.

The PRODiG+ Fellowship is open to any and all prospective candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination law. All application submissions will be assessed and evaluated in accordance with the required eligibility criteria.

Additional Comments Must apply online at www.oldwestbury.edu.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Lillian Colella

Telephone

Fax

Email Address HR@oldwestbury.edu

Address

Street 223 Store Hill Rd Office of Human Resources

City Old Westbury

State NY

Zip Code 11568

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit the following online at https://oldwestbury.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=184285:

1. letter of application,
2. curriculum vitae,
3. Submit an essay, in 750 words or less, to the following essay prompt:

"Please describe how you've engaged, facilitated, and/or enhanced diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Examples could include personal, academic, and/or work experience and may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/ community service; or related experience/ expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations."

Applications submitted without an essay will not be considered.

4. statement of teaching philosophy,
5. description of research interest,

6. contact information (name, email address and telephone number) for three references and,
7. a fully completed Old Westbury employment application (available during the online application process).

Only applications submitted online will be considered.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Open until filled. First review of applications to begin February 24, 2025.

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

Employment in this position will be contingent on the College's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and SUNY Old Westbury polices, including the completion of pre-employment screening.