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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants should be prepared to upload a cover letter that addresses how they would support Biology’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. They will also be required to upload a CV and their teaching philosophy that addresses the evidence for their commitment to effective teaching.

In addition, applicants should also supply contact information for three individuals who have agreed to provide a letter of reference. References will be invited to submit a letter of reference at the time the application is completed.

Review of completed applications will begin upon receipt. To be guaranteed consideration, applications must be completed by January 26, 2025. The final date that letters of reference will be accepted is January 31, 2025.

Vacancy Announcement

Position Information

Campus Title Lecturer in Genetics

Department Biology

Position Summary

The State University of New York at Geneseo Department of Biology invites applications for an anticipated opening for a two-year lecturer position, with opportunity to renew, to begin in August 2025. The duties of the position include:

• Teaching courses in Genetics and Heredity (majors and non-majors, lectures and labs)

• Teaching additional courses, particularly Introductory Biology and Molecular Biology (lectures and labs)

• Online teaching using the SUNY learning management system

• Academic advising

• Service to the department

Our priority is teaching excellence. We seek someone with a strong commitment to teaching in a liberal arts setting and who is prepared to teach courses in their area of speciality as well as contribute to the introductory courses. A commitment to inclusive pedagogy and working effectively with students from diverse backgrounds is essential.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• The candidate must have a Master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant discipline conferred by the time of appointment and be qualified to teach Genetics lectures and labs as in-person, online, and hybrid courses.

• The candidate must have experience teaching undergraduate biology courses.

• Competitive candidates will also have demonstrated a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and constituents.

  Preferred Qualifications

• Competitive candidates will have relevant teaching and research experience in their field and the ability to teach. Preferred fields include Genetics and Molecular Biology. Competitive candidates will also have demonstrated a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, and demonstrated a commitment and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and constituents.

  Posting Details

  Posting Details

  Posting Number F204

  Number of Vacancies 1

  Line # to be filled TBD

  Full or Part-time Full-Time

  Appointment Type Term NonTenure Track

  Length of Initial Appointment 2 year

  Appointment Start Date 09/01/2025

  Job Posting Date 12/02/2024

  Apply By 01/26/2025

  Job Posting Closed Date

  Open Until Filled No

  Salary Minimum of $50,063

  Special Instructions to Applicant

Applicants should be prepared to upload a cover letter that addresses how they would support Biology’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. They will also be required to upload a CV and their teaching philosophy that addresses the evidence for their commitment to effective teaching.

In addition, applicants should also supply contact information for three individuals who have agreed to provide a letter of reference. References will be invited to submit a letter of reference at the time the application is completed.

Review of completed applications will begin upon receipt. To be guaranteed consideration, applications must be completed by January 26, 2025. The final date that letters of reference will be accepted is January 31, 2025.

About SUNY Geneseo

Mission Statement

We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.

Vision

We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.

Values

The Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:

• Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth.

• Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving.

• Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates

different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and

contributions of each individual.

• Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection,

empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global

communities.

• Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of

environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the

past and our obligations to the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all other personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Applicants, students, employees, and other members of the College community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) are protected from illegal forms of harassment or retaliation based upon a protected characteristic.

To request accommodation or assistance for job-related duties or the employment application process, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at (585) 245-5020 or email ode@geneseo.edu (ode@geneseo.edu%3Code@geneseo.edu%3E) . Find out more about our Community Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E28zJDeYTU)

Background Investigation Statement

All applicants are subject to drug and criminal background checks. See our full Background Investigation Statement at http://www.geneseo.edu/hr/employment.

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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.

Clery Statement

Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report( ASR ) for the College at www.geneseo.edu/police. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Geneseo University Police Department at 585-245-5651.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Will you have a Master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant discipline conferred by the time of appointment?

• Yes

• No

  Applicant Documents

  Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Teaching Philosophy

• Curriculum Vitae

  Optional Documents

• Other Document

• Other Doc 2