TITLE: Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science, Mathematics and Technology
EMPLOYER: Kean University
LOCATION: 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083
Kean University in Union, New Jersey has grown into a comprehensive, global institution of higher education serving a diverse enrollment of more than 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Kean’s mission is to provide an affordable, accessible and world-class education that prepares students to think and respond critically and creatively in a rapidly changing world.
Kean, a proud R2 Research University, continues its legacy as a top producer of teachers in New Jersey and is a growing educational hub in the fields of business, health care and technology. Its six colleges – the College of Business and Public Management; the College of Education; the College of Liberal Arts; the Dorothy and George Hennings College of Science, Mathematics and Technology; Michael Graves College; and the College of Health Professions and Human Services - offer more than 50 undergraduate programs and more than 70 options for graduate study, leading to master’s degrees, doctoral degrees, professional diplomas or certifications.
The University is also a higher education innovator within the State of New Jersey, partnering with Ocean County College, in Toms River, New Jersey and Brookdale Community College, in Lincroft, New Jersey, to provide access for students to earn a bachelor’s degree from Kean. The Kean Skylands campus, located in Jefferson Township, New Jersey, is designed to serve as an outdoor living laboratory for field-based scientific study and other classroom and field instruction.
Kean faculty members are recognized for teaching distinction, scholarship and service. We are excited to grow our faculty and invite applications for an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences. This is a ten-month, full-time, tenure-track assignment. Teaching assignments may be assigned at any of Kean’s New Jersey locations – Union, Ocean, Princeton, Skylands or for Kean Online and may include day, evening and weekend courses. Evening hours are required based on department needs for teaching evening courses and for most graduate course assignments.
All tenure-track faculty are expected to demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and an on-going program of research and publication or creative and performance activity. Participation in curriculum development, student advisement and service at the departmental, college, university and community level is required. Proficiency in a Learning Management System is also required, consistent with University guidelines.
DUTIES:
Kean University is seeking an Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science, Mathematics and Technology in Integrative Biology to teach undergraduate courses including: General Biology; Biostatistics; Population Genetics/Biology; Molecular Ecology; and Research Methods. We specifically invite applications from individuals with a strong background in field biology, particularly those who integrate perspectives across one or more biological disciplines and utilize modern molecular techniques in their research and courses. Ideal candidates will have a research focus in the area of population genetics and/or population biology or emergent disease biology. We seek a dynamic teacher-scholar who can demonstrate sustained commitment to working with diverse student learners, instructional best practices and the development of a student-centered, externally funded research program in a culturally diverse community. In addition, the candidate will be expected to develop upper division undergraduate courses in their area of specialization.
EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:
Ph.D (or foreign equivalent) in Biology or a closely related field. Post-doctoral experience or a record of grant writing experience for extramural funding is beneficial (no specific minimum). Please apply at https://kean.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Kean. Use Req ID #R3466.
In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Law, the negotiated annual salary range for this position is: $64,760.85. to $97,145.64 (Steps 1-11). Salaries for internal applicants will be based on union negotiated calculations. This position may also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan and benefits for work life balance. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to our Kean University Benefits website.
Attention current Kean University employees (including part-time Student Assistants, Graduate Assistants, Academic Specialists and Adjuncts): Please apply via the internal career site to ensure consideration as an internal candidate. To apply internally, please log into your Workday account and select the Career icon on your homepage to view available positions.
