Job Description

Overview:

The Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at Quinnipiac University is seeking a dynamic and student-centered individual for a 9.5-month tenure-track faculty position as an Assistant Professor in Biological Sciences to begin August 2025. The successful applicant is expected to teach undergraduate courses in human anatomy and physiology and to pursue an active research program.  Applicants from a broad variety of biological disciplines and research areas will be considered. Preference will be given to candidates who can include undergraduate and master's students in molecular or cellular-based research projects using non-mammalian models.

Primary teaching responsibilities will include Human Anatomy & Physiology lectures and laboratories with the possibility of other undergraduate or graduate courses based on the candidate's area of expertise and departmental needs. The multi-section Human A & P series, typically taken by students in the allied health and nursing programs, uses a combination of models, mammalian organs, plastinated human donors, online resources and virtual human dissection tables in the laboratory.

In addition to developing and sustaining an active research program, the position involves student advising and engaging in service that strengthens the program, department, college, and university community.

The Department of Biological Sciences has 25 full-time faculty whose academic specialties span disciplines from Molecular Genetics through Ecology. The Department offers a robust major and minor in Biology and a thriving graduate program in Molecular and Cell Biology that includes traditional and accelerated tracks. The University’s new 137,000 sq. ft. Science, Innovation, Technology and Exploration  building, opening in fall 2025, will provide state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, including a cell culture suite for faculty in the sciences.  Our student-centered department has a strong sense of community, and our faculty are highly collaborative in both teaching and research. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. 

About the College:

The College of Arts and Sciences combines knowledge, skills and perspectives from across the humanities, arts, social and natural sciences. Our graduates are system thinkers who learn to solve problems and work across society, not just in a particular field. Equipped with integrated and interdisciplinary learning tools, they have the ability to see the world through multiple lenses, making them adaptable and versatile – traits that are highly valued by employers in every industry. Our curricula incorporate four key pillars to prepare graduates for the demands of an evolving job market and world; Applied and experiential learning, 21st-century professional skills and literacies, integrated and interdisciplinary thinking, and 360-degree academic and career advising. The College of Arts and Sciences offers undergraduate majors in Behavioral Neuroscience; Biochemistry; Biology; Chemistry; Criminal Justice; Data Science; Economics; English; Environmental Science; Game Design and Development; Gerontology; Health, Medicine, and Society; History; Individualized Majors; Interdisciplinary Studies; Justice and Community Engagement; Law in Society; Mathematics; Philosophy; Political Science; Psychology; Sociology; Hispanic and Latin American Studies; Sustainability and Public Policy; and Theater. In addition, the College of Arts and Sciences offers 32 undergraduate minors, an MS in Molecular and Cell Biology, and the additional accelerated undergraduate/graduate programs: 3+1 and 4+1 BS/MS programs in Molecular and Cell Biology, 3+3 BA or BS/JD degree, 3+1 BA in Data Science/MS or MA in Communications, 3+1 BS in Data Science/MBA, 3+1 BS in Economics/MS in Accounting, Business Analytics, or Journalism or MBA, 3+1 BA in Theater/MBA or MA in Communications, and 3+2 BA or BS/MSW. Students can also complete a 5-year BA/BS and MA in Teaching in the following secondary education fields: Biology, English, History, and Math.

About Quinnipiac:

Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing, and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting multiple conference titles. This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey, a three-time defending national champion women’s rugby team, and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women’s basketball team. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review’s “The Best 388 Colleges.” The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, attraction of diverse communities, development of innovative corporate partnerships, and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the lecture and laboratory components of the two-semester Human Anatomy and Physiology course series, and other undergraduate or graduate courses as needed. The standard teaching load for tenure-track faculty is 3 courses (9 credits) per semester
• Integrate engaging, inclusive, and innovative pedagogies and experiences to enhance student learning and engagement
• Actively participate in undergraduate and/or master’s student research training and mentoring
• Maintain an active research program that will engage students and lead to scholarly presentations and publications
• Seek funding to support research or teaching when such support is available
• Demonstrate a willingness to communicate information about their area of expertise with the public
• Advise and mentor undergraduate or graduate students in biology
• Foster an inclusive environment and contribute to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion at Quinnipiac University and within the Department
• Engage in appropriate departmental, college, university, professional, and/or public service as relevant to the position.
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Education Requirements:

• PhD in Biology or a closely related discipline at the time of appointment

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to conduct and publish research.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Desired Qualifications    

• Teaching experience at the college level, including human A & P lecture and/or lab
• Research program that lends itself to undergraduate or graduate student engagement
• Experience seeking funding to support research or teaching.
• Postdoctoral research experience
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Special Instructions to Applicants:

TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted electronically and must include: 

1. Cover letter that addresses the following:
   1. qualifications for the position
   2. approach to instruction and equity-minded teaching practices
   3. experience and approach to working both independently and with teams
2. Research plan, including how the candidate will involve students (4 page maximum)
3. C.V.
4. Names, e-mail addresses and phone numbers of three professional references, who will not be contacted without the candidate’s prior approval.

Applications received by October 11, 2024 will receive first consideration. 

Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusion throughout the University community and welcomes candidates who enhance that diversity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.

Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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