Job description
Rockville Centre, NY
The Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science at Molloy University invites applications for a tenure track full-time position in the Biological Sciences at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin the fall of 2025. The Department is one of nearly two dozen academic departments within the School of Arts and Sciences at Molloy University.
The primary professional responsibilities of Molloy’ s faculty are teaching; research, scholarship and/or creative activity; and service to the University, profession, and to the community. These responsibilities include advising students, participation in department, school, and campus-wide committees, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participation in traditional academic functions. The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of a diverse community of learners and to an environment that promotes equity and belonging.
The successful candidate will teach Biology courses, which will include introductory courses in Anatomy and Physiology and may additionally contribute to courses in Molloy’s general education or first-year curricula. Applications from a broad background in biology or other related disciplines are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate may be expected to actively mentor and conduct research with biology undergraduate students. The successful candidate is also expected to work with student participants in our funded student research programs such as the Alumni, Students, Professors, Internships, Research, Enrichment (ASPIRE) to Careers in Science program, or the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP). The candidate may offer undergraduate research opportunities during portions of Molloy’s summer sessions.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Biology, (or a related field) or other terminal degree in a related discipline. Postdoctoral work and teaching experience are preferred.
- Demonstrated potential of research as well as a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching are expected.
- An ability to involve students in research and support them in presenting research findings at local and national conferences.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles that center belonging and attend to the needs of a diverse community of learners.
Salary Information:
When determining the salary offer for a new employee, Molloy considers several key characteristics such as job knowledge, skills, and experience as well as internal and external equity. The hiring salary range for this position is $77,500 – $85,000. This hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of compensation at the time of posting.
As part of its total compensation package, Molloy University offers an extensive range of benefits and programs for its employees including excellent health and dental insurance options, retirement and tuition benefits. For further information, please visit Benefits | Molloy University.
Location
Molloy University Main Campus Rockville Centre, NY and other Molloy University locations.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Molloy University does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, or military status; in its administration of educational policies, programs or activities; its admissions policies; or in employment practices. Molloy University takes its responsibility seriously to establish an environment in which the dignity and worth of all members of the institutional community are respected. In its effort to provide an optimal learning environment the University seeks the appointment of persons who are highly qualified and whose background is appropriate to fill each vacancy. It is University policy to recruit, employ, retain, and promote employees without discrimination regarding sex, race, color, creed, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or physical disability.
How to apply
Interested applicants should submit the following materials with their application:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of three professional references
- Teaching Statement
- Diversity Statement that addresses how you may contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
