Visiting Instructor - Biological Sciences

About SUNY Old Westbury:

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is a dynamic and diverse public liberal arts college that fosters academic excellence through close interaction among students, faculty and staff. Old Westbury weaves the values of integrity, community engagement, and global citizenship into the fabric of its academic programs and campus life. In an environment that cultivates critical thinking, empathy, creativity and intercultural understanding, we endeavor to stimulate a passion for learning and a commitment to building a more just and sustainable world. The University is a community of students, teachers, staff, and alumni bound together in mutual support, respect, and dedication to the Mission.

SUNY Old Westbury serves large populations of underrepresented, first-generation, and non-traditional students. Candidates with experience working with a similar student body, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting these populations, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Since its foundation in 1965, SUNY Old Westbury has been committed to social justice, diversity, and the empowerment of traditionally underserved populations. The University serves a large proportion of non-traditional students and has earned the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from Insight into Diversity magazine for six consecutive years.

Located on a 604-acre campus on Long Island, Nassau County, about 40 miles from New York City, SUNY Old Westbury comprises four Schools (Education, Business, Arts and Sciences and Professional Studies) with total enrollment of 4400 students. For more details about the SUNY Old Westbury, please refer to our website at www.oldwestbury.edu.

Job 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.

Requirements:

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.

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:

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

The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to participate in the selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources/Affirmative Action located in the Campus Center, Room I-211 or by calling (516) 876-3179.

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Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Application Instructions:

Please submit the following online at https://oldwestbury.interviewexchange.com:

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.