Assistant Professor Of Great Lakes Ecology

About SUNY Oswego:Founded in 1861, SUNY Oswego is a public comprehensive university located in Central New York on the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario, 45 minutes from Syracuse. One of 13 comprehensive colleges in the 64-campus State University of New York (SUNY) system, SUNY Oswego is recognized nationally for its academic quality, focus on student success outcomes, and the growing diversity of its student body. Ranked in the Top Ten among public master's-level universities in the 2021 "Top Regional Universities in the North" by U.S.

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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.Job Description:Description of Department:The Department of Biological Sciences boasts an outstanding faculty who are committed to a high standard of teaching, research, and service to the college community. We believe in working closely with students to build a learning-centered community where the discovery of knowledge plays an important role in every student's academic career. Our department has state-of-the-art facilities and instrumentation for both teaching and research purposes, and because we specialize in undergraduate education, our students have a lot of hands-on experiences.

Along with shared facilities such as the Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Center, microscopy suites, and the 400-acre Rice Creek Field Station, we also have a greenhouse, herbarium, animal care facilities, and a core histology lab. SUNY Oswego is also a member of the Great Lakes Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit which provides opportunities for research partnerships and funding with various federal agencies. In addition, New York Sea Grant has an office on campus and the USGS Lake Ontario Biological Station is located in the Oswego Harbor.The Department of Biological Sciences at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Great Lakes Ecology.Posting Date: November 2, 2022Review Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.Compensation: Salary levels, commensurate with experience plus full New York State benefits package.Benefit Information: The State University of New York provides an excellent benefit package.

Click here for more information.Date of Appointment: August 2023Description of Responsibilities:The Assistant Professor of Great Lakes Ecology will teach courses in the Biology and Zoology curricula in their area(s) of expertise. They may also contribute to general education and Honors Program offerings. Additional responsibilities include research with undergraduates, advising, and service.SUNY Oswego works continuously to create an inclusive environment which respects, embraces, and promotes cultural safety, belonging, civil discourse, cultural humility, and other values and goals outlined in SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan.

The Assistant Professor of Great Lakes Ecology will be expected to contribute to these efforts and possess communication and interpersonal skills necessary to engage effectively with an increasingly diverse community of students and colleagues. As a candidate you are asked to submit a separate diversity statement, please see application instructions.Requirements:Required Qualifications:* PhD at the time of appointment with expertise in Great Lakes Ecology, with the intention to leverage the Great Lakes ecoregion in their courses and research program.* Experience with techniques adaptable to undergraduate teaching and research.* A commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service as well as a commitment to providing meaningful learning experiences to a diverse student population through inclusive pedagogy.Preferred Qualifications:* Areas of expertise may include remote sensing, restoration ecology, invasive species ecology, physiological ecology, harmful algal blooms, and aquatic toxicology.* Post-doctoral research experience* Teaching experience and grantsmanship* Establish new and continue existing external partnerships from around the Great Lakes watershed.At SUNY Oswego we value the diversity found in each member of our campus community and strive to create a community where that diversity is embraced and enhanced. Recognizing the strength of diversity, our mission is to foster an environment which respects, embraces and promotes cultural competence, civil discourse and active engagement in developing an inclusive and vibrant community of scholars who act as transformational agents of change and responsible citizens of the world.

For more information see SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion PlanAs a candidate seeking consideration you are asked to submit a separate statement specifically addressing how your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has been evidenced in your career experience and professional activity, and/or community service (volunteer work, etc.), and/or professional development. (Please see Application Instructions)Additional Information:If you have any questions about the position, please e-mail: Richard Back at richard.back@oswego.eduApplication Instructions:To Apply Submit:* Cover letter describing interest and qualifications for position* CV/Resume* Research Statement* Teaching Statement* A statement addressing how your commitment to the college's values of diversity, equity and inclusion has been demonstrated in your teaching, professional development, research, and/or service, and how these values will be implemented in this position.* Copy of unofficial (or copy of official) transcript for required degree showing degree awarded and date conferred* Contact information for three professional references, who will be contacted for a reference letter upon the applicant's submission of all required application materials.electronically by clicking on the APPLY NOW button.Official transcripts are required at time of appointment.All required documents must be uploaded in order for your application to be reviewed and considered. Please click here to login to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents.Please click CONTACT US if you need assistance applying through this website.