The Department of Biology at the State University of New York at New Paltz invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor with specialization in avian biology, to begin in Fall 2013.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate is expected to:
- teach courses in her/his area of expertise;
- develop a course for non-majors;
- advise students, and engage in service to the department, the school, and the College;
- contribute to the core major requirements of the Biology major including General Biology and other upper level classes;
- establish an independent research program involving undergraduate students
Qualifications: Ph.D. in Biology or related field is required; exceptional ABD candidates with a firm completion date will be considered. Candidates with expertise in avian behavior, ecology, and/or evolution will be considered. Preference will be given to candidates with postdoctoral experience, and experience working with amateur bird enthusiasts. Applicants should be able to make use of local natural resources (the Shawangunk Ridge, Catskill Mountains, and Hudson River Valley). Candidates who bring diverse cultural experience and who are especially qualified to mentor and advise all members of our diverse student population are encouraged to apply. The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer.
Recognized regionally for the strength of its academic programs, New Paltz is a highly-selective comprehensive public college of about 7,800 students, offering a variety of undergraduate as well as some graduate degree programs. New Paltz is located 80 miles north of New York City, at the foothills of the Catskill mountains, with easy access to the City and to nearby cultural and recreational amenities.
Contact Information: Electronic applications preferred. Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, representative publications, separate statements of research interests and teaching philosophy and and three letters of recommendation to biosearch@newpaltz.edu.
Paper submission may be sent to:
Chair, Avian Biologist Search Committee
Office of Human Resources, HAB 203
1 Hawk Drive
State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz, NY 12561-2443
Please note search # F12-18 on all materials submitted. Official transcripts will be required of the successful applicant.
Applications accepted until position is filled; priority given to applications received by Jan. 15, 2013. Federal Law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three-year period. Please refer to University Police web site for the complete Annual Security Report ("Clery Report") at www.newpaltz.edu/police/securityact.html
Candidates may also wish to review the SUNY New Paltz animal care policy available at:
http://www.newpaltz.edu/sponsored_programs/policystatementforanimalusage.pdf
