Assistant Professor of Biology, Biomedical Science at Montclair State University in Montclair, NJ

Job description

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application. The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application. Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate. In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents. Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years . You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application. Job Description The Department of Biology at Montclair State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Biomedical Science . We seek an outstanding scholar and educator who will establish an innovative, externally funded research program involving undergraduate and graduate students, demonstrate excellence in teaching across the biology curriculum, and contribute to the department's strong tradition of collegiality, service, and student success. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and collaborative department within a growing R2 institution committed to inclusive excellence, interdisciplinary research, and innovation in science education. Teaching could include courses in introductory cell and molecular biology, advanced molecular biology, genetics, or courses in other areas developed by the successful candidate. These courses will support graduate and undergraduate students in the biology degree program tracks. All research areas in cell and molecular biology will be considered, with a preferred emphasis on biomedical research using both standard and innovative organismal models. We seek candidates who are interdisciplinary, collaborative, and student-centric. As a Biology Department that integrates the work of ecology, physiology, and cell/molecular researchers, we welcome multidisciplinary research approaches. The involvement of undergraduate and graduate students in research is a priority, including a mentoring approach providing fundamental training in the process of science. Faculty members are expected to contribute to the University's mission through excellence in teaching, research/scholarship, and service. Teaching : The standard annual load for tenure-track faculty is 12 teaching credit hours (TCH) a semester, with reassigned time (course release) available for faculty with additional responsibilities such as mentoring doctoral faculty or administering programs. Faculty are expected to center student success and measurable learning outcomes through clear course design, inclusive pedagogies, and the integration of emerging disciplinary and pedagogical developments. Responsibilities include classroom instruction, student mentoring and advising, and developing and updating courses and curricula aligned with student demands and institutional strategic priorities. Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity : Faculty are expected to be productive scholars or artists whose work embodies formal inquiry or creative expression that expands, enhances, or applies knowledge. Research results must be shared in significant national and/or international scholarly or artistic venues following rigorous review. The University supports these endeavors through the Faculty Scholarship Program (FSP), which typically provides research-active faculty with up to 6 TCH of reassigned time per academic year to pursue their scholarly agenda. Service : Faculty members are expected to perform valuable service to the department, college/school, university, and professional communities. This includes participating in shared governan