Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Biology

Job Description

Job Description

Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life, civic engagement, and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing, diverse, and interconnected world.

The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities.

Tenure Track Professor of Biology

The Natural Sciences and Mathematics department at Daemen University invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor of biology teaching position starting Fall 2027. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching 21 credits of lectures and laboratories primarily in the areas of General Biology, Microbiology, and Immunology to primarily allied-health students. Additional courses in the candidate's area of expertise may also be required. Tenure track faculty will also be responsible for mentoring undergraduate research students and conducting their own research leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals. All applicants must be willing and able to teach in both face-to-face and online modalities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• PhD in Biology, Microbiology, or a related discipline required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience with active learning in a face-to-face modality, preferably at smaller institutions.
• Demonstrates analytical and organizational skills necessary to plan, implement, and evaluate educational activities to assure compliance with established goals and objectives.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written, necessary to interact effectively with all university constituents.
• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education and mentoring.
• Ability to develop and maintain an active research program involving undergraduate students.

Total Compensation

Daemen University offers a robust total compensation package that includes:

• Health insurance with an option of two plans: an HSA plan with the deductible funded by employer HSA contributions, or a copay plan.
• Dental insurance through the Guardian network.
• Vision insurance through the Guardian network, and an option between the VSP or Davis plans.
• An 8% employer contribution to the retirement savings account when employees contribute just 5%.
• Fully paid long term disability insurance, guaranteed-issue life insurance for new hires up to a volume of $150,000.
• Tuition waiver for full-time employees and their qualified dependents. Entrance in Tuition Exchange scholarship opportunities to pursue education at other institutions.
• Generous time off for administrative and staff employees.

For consideration, submit a letter of interest, resume, and references to Review of applicants begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Daemen University is an AA/EOE and strongly encourages applications from women, veterans, people of color, individuals with disabilities and candidates who will contribute to and support the cultural fluency and diversity of our campus.