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Assistant Professor (Immunology), Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS)

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences prepares undergraduate majors to become laboratory professionals, (including NYS licensed clinical laboratory technologists and biomedical research assistants) and to attend graduate (Masters/PhD) and professional schools (e.g., medical, dental). It also offers three graduate programs: a Master’s in Biomedical Laboratory Management, an Advanced Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology and an Advanced Certificate in Cytotechnology.

The successful candidate is expected to have a strong teaching and research background in the biomedical sciences. A background in the clinical (diagnostic) laboratory is a plus.

Responsibilities include teaching a one semester undergraduate course in Immunology (lecture and lab) and at least one other undergraduate course (lab or lecture) in subjects, such as Immunohematology, Physiology, Clinical Biochemistry, Hematology or Cell and Tissue Culture, or a course in one of our graduate programs, such as Concepts of Disease: Diagnostic Strategies or Emerging Lab Technology. Other responsibilities include establishing an active and well-funded research program, mentoring research students, advising students, participating on committees and performing administrative or supervisory functions. Opportunities are available for research collaboration within the department and in the nearby biomedical community. The expected starting date is Aug 25th, 2025, with an earliest start date of Jan 25th, 2025. Visit the departmental website for more details http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/mls.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

Preferred qualifications:

• Ph.D. degree in immunology or a related area of biomedical science

• A strong publication record in the recent peer reviewed literature

• Experience teaching immunology at the undergraduate or graduate level

• An established ongoing research program with funding potential

Other qualifications (desired but not required):

• Background in the clinical (diagnostic) laboratory at any level

• Background or experience in immunohematology

• Experience in educational or laboratory administration

COMPENSATION

Salary range for Assistant Professor: $70,238 - $99,532.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment. To search for this vacancy, click on SEARCH ALL POSTINGS and in SEARCH JOBS field, enter the Job Opening ID number 28864.

Click on the "APPLY NOW" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.

Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Note, the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï , –, _ or ç)).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Candidates should submit the following items, combined into a single document with their online application

-Cover letter that includes a description of teaching experience and research interests

-Curriculum Vitae/Resume

-Statement of Teaching Philosophy (including summaries of teaching evaluations if possible)

-A maximum of 3 representative publications

-Names and contact information (must include email addresses) of 3 references, who are familiar with the

candidate’s teaching experience and research, and can be contacted for letters of recommendation

CLOSING DATE

The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on Sept. 16, 2024. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open.The search will stay open , and screening and review of applications will be ongoing-- until the position is filled.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Faculty

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

28864

Location

Hunter College