StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencySUNY Old Westbury

TitleVisiting Instructor - Biological Sciences

Occupational CategoryEducation, Teaching

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPSNU - Professional Services Negotiating Unit (UUP)

Salary RangeFrom $52000 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 9:30 PM

Flextime allowed?

Mandatory overtime?

Compressed workweek allowed?

Telecommuting allowed?

County Nassau

Street Address 223 Store Hill Road

PO Box 210

City Old Westbury

StateNY

Zip Code11568

Minimum Qualifications Required Qualifications:

Have completed a Ph.D. degree or relevant terminal degree from an accredited institution completed prior to August 2024 in Biology or a related field, preferably in Evolution.
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.

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.

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.

Duties Description The Biological Sciences Department at the State University of New York at Old Westbury is seeking applications for a PRODiG+ Fellow starting Fall 2024. PRODIG+ Fellowships are two (2) year non-renewable contracts with competitive compensation that fund late-stage pre-doctoral (ABD), post-doctoral, and other terminal degree students. This Fellowship will provide teaching experience at our campus, faculty mentorship, funding for professional development as well as a stipend for summer research, and support for networking and attending yearly PRODiG conferences. For more information about this program please see https://www.suny.edu/prodig/fellowship/

Candidates must have or be near completion of a Ph.D. in Biology or a related field, with a specialization in Evolution. 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.

Additional Comments Salary Range: $65,000.00 (plus location pay $3,400.00)

Comprehensive benefits package: https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/FTUUPbenefitsummary-Jan-2024.pdf

Position Type: Faculty

Official Budget Title: Visiting Instructor

Campus Title: Visiting Instructor

Department: Biological Sciences

FTE: Full-time

Negotiating Unit: UUP

Salary Grade: NSA6

FLSA Status: Exempt

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 Road

PO Box 210

City Old Westbury

State NY

Zip Code 11568

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit the following online at https://oldwestbury.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=173389

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.

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women and minorities to apply.

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.