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Assistant Professor of Cellular & Molecular Biology and Physiology
- College
- SUNY Oneonta
- City
- Oneonta, New York
- Where you’d teach
- On campus
- Job type
- Full-time
- Pay
- $64,890 a year
- Degree
- Doctorate in cell and molecular biology, physiology, biology, or related
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
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iology. In this role, you will contribute to a student-focused department through teaching, research, student advising, university and departmental service, and continuing professional development. The Biology Department offers undergraduate pathways in biomedical, cellular and molecular, ecology and evolution, and general biology, serving approximately 300 biology majors and 500 pre-health students. Faculty have opportunities to engage students in research and collaborate with colleagues across disciplines while utilizing resources that include molecular biology laboratories, BSL1 and BSL2 mammalian cell culture facilities, multifunctional microscopy, College Camp, and the Biological Field Station in nearby Cooperstown, NY.
To learn more about the State University of New York (SUNY) and the department, visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/ and https://suny.oneonta.edu/biology-department. Duties include but are not limited to: Teaching lectures and laboratories for undergraduate courses in introductory and upper-division cell and molecular biology. Teaching lectures and laboratories in: Pathophysiology Microbiology Physiology Engaging in research activities with students. Advising undergraduate students.
Providing service to the department. Salary: $64,890.00. SUNY Oneonta is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
PhD in cell and molecular biology, physiology, biology, or a related area. Experience teaching biology at the undergraduate level. Evidence of effective written communication skills. Evidence of effective presentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Research experience with emphasis in cell biology, molecular biology, or pathophysiology. Experience teaching cell and molecular biology (introductory or intermediate). Experience teaching pathophysiology, physiology, or microbiology. Experience mentoring undergraduates and/or undergraduate research.
Experience as instructor of record for undergraduate-level biology courses. Experience with course design, including Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs). Experience working with diverse populations and/or teaching pedagogies and/or multicultural teaching experience. Additional Information: SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs.
Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully. The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round.
Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special. SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community.
Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. "At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle.
Application Instructions
To apply online go to: http://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=205749. Please upload your Cover letter, CV, Statement of teaching philosophy including how your work would contribute to DEI practices/pedagogies, Statement of research interests, and copies of your transcripts. Contact information for three references must be provided; instructions for submitting letters of reference will be sent directly to the referees. For other employment and regional opportunities, please visit our website at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/about-oneonta/employment.
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