Prodig+ Fellow - Biology (Bioscience) - Farmingdale State College

Job Description:

Farmingdale State College invites applications for a Biology PRODiG+ fellow. The fellowship is designed to provide post-doctoral students interested in an academic career with a mentored experience within the academic area of Bioscience. Over the course of the two-year fellowship, fellows will be engaged in teaching to include a combination of lower division and/or upper division biology courses based on expertise (e.g. majors Introductory Biology I & II, non-majors' Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, etc.), with an expected teaching load of two to three courses per semester. In addition, the position will expose the fellow to departmental committee work, student advisement, and/or curriculum development. The successful candidate is encouraged to engage in scholarly research and apply for relevant grants. This position will provide the fellow with direct mentorship from a faculty member within the Biology Department, as well as available campus-wide mentorship opportunities. Following the PRODiG+ fellowship candidates would be eligible to apply for a tenure-track position at FSC.

The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:

• Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.

• Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.

• Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

To participate in PRODiG+, candidates are required to:

• Be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship.

• Have a PhD in a field related to biology from an accredited institution completed prior to start date.

• 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.

• Ability to relate to and work with students in various aspects of their academic pursuits.

• Excellent written and oral communications skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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 Information:

This is a 12-month Temporary position.

• CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Open Until Filled
• SALARY: $65,000 + $3,400 in downstate location pay = $68,400 Total Compensation.
• ANTICIPATED START DATE: Fall 2024

The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans.

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VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION

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Application Instructions:

Interested candidates may apply by clicking on the "Apply Now" link at the top or bottom of this page. The following documents are required for all positions:

• Cover Letter

• Resume/C.V.

• Essay: All applicants must submit an essay, in 750 words or less, in response 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."

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