The Department of Biological Sciences at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a full-time, Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor in Biology, with a specialty in Animal Physiology. East Stroudsburg University is a small, primarily undergraduate university in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. The university is located near the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Cherry Valley Wildlife Refuge, Tannersville Cranberry Bog, and many other natural areas. Several major metropolitan areas including Philadelphia, New York City, and Allentown are located within less than a 1.5-hour drive. ESU offers outstanding benefits including medical insurance, retirement contributions, and paid leave. In addition, every full-time employee, their spouse/domestic partner, and children are eligible for full tuition waivers for ESU courses.
The Department of Biological Sciences offers a quality education with a breadth of courses and opportunities for students to gain laboratory and field experience. Students may earn a B.S. in Biology, Biotechnology, Environmental Studies, Marine Science, or Medical Technology. Concentrations within the B.S. in Biology include pre-professional programs to prepare students for careers in the health professions and a biology secondary education program leading to teacher certification. In addition, the department offers an M.S. in Biology.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate must be a vertebrate physiologist with the appropriate expertise to teach an undergraduate course in Animal Physiology with emphasis on experimental design and data analysis. Additional teaching responsibilities will include laboratories and/or lectures in Introductory Biology, and Human Anatomy and Physiology, as needed. Additionally, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop upper-level courses in their area of expertise. The teaching course load is 24 semester-hours per academic year, with additional responsibility for advising undergraduates.
The candidate is expected to develop a strong research program in vertebrate physiology involving undergraduate and graduate students. In addition, candidates will be expected to participate in the M.S. program in biology by teaching courses, mentoring research projects, and serving on graduate student committees.
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching and scholarship, and a commitment to undergraduate and graduate education. Service at the departmental and university level will also be required. Additionally, the candidate should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills required to work effectively with students and colleagues. The successful candidate values a collegial and multidisciplinary working environment, is dedicated to teaching a diverse student population and has a passion for serving students and the community.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, with research expertise in Vertebrate Physiology and ongoing scholarly work in the field.
- College teaching experience is required, with a demonstrated ability to teach Animal Physiology.
- A strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, and dedication to working with diverse student populations is required.
- Employment with ESU is contingent on the selected candidate passing a thorough background check that includes: FBI fingerprinting, PA Child Abuse, and employment/degree verifications.
What We Offer
- Outstanding benefits package including medical from date of hire, retirement contributions, employee wellness program, tuition remission, and paid leave
- Optional membership to PSECU Credit Union
- Community commitment to living by the Warrior Code:
- Accountable for One's Actions
- Positive, Honest and Loyal
- Committed to Self-Growth
Start Date: 8/25/2024
Close Date: 1/31/2024
Special Instructions to Applicant
To ensure full consideration, all application materials should be received by January 31, 2024. Applicants are required to apply through the ESU Job Portal at www.esu.edu/hr and must electronically upload (1) a cover letter specifically addressing their qualifications for the position (2) a brief description of their research interests (3) a curriculum vitae; (4) a statement of teaching philosophy and commitment to educating a diverse student population; (5) copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts for all degrees conferred are required upon hire); and (6) the names and contact information (including email address) of three professional references. References will not be contacted unless the candidate is among the finalists for consideration. Applications that are missing any of the required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.
Confidential reference letters and official transcripts must be sent directly to askhr@esu.edu or mailed to the HR Office at East Stroudsburg 105 Reibman Administration Building 200 Prospect St. East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.
Finalists selected for interviews will be required to give a lecture suitable for an undergraduate animal physiology course and a research presentation.
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