Job Description

Overview:

The Department of Biological Sciences at Quinnipiac University invites applications for a 9.5-month tenure-track faculty position as a jointly appointed Assistant Professor in Biological Sciences and Environmental Science and Studies to begin August 2025. The successful applicant is expected to develop and teach undergraduate courses in environmental science and in plant biology, and to pursue an active research program that takes advantage of the University’s new Science, Innovation, Technology and Exploration building, particularly the greenhouse, scheduled to open in fall 2025. The SITE will provide state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, which will include dedicated space available to support the research agenda of the successful candidate.

The successful candidate’s research areas may emphasize any aspect of plant biology, from the molecular to the organismal level. Relevant applications may include biotechnology, bioenergy, ethnobotany, medicinal plant biology, or bioinformatics.

The Department of Biological Sciences has 25 full-time faculty whose academic specialties span disciplines from Molecular Genetics through Ecology. Our student-centered Department has a strong sense of community, and the faculty are highly collaborative in both teaching and research. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. 

About the College:

The College of Arts and Sciences combines knowledge, skills and perspectives from across the humanities, arts, social and natural sciences. Our graduates are system thinkers who learn to solve problems and work across society, not just in a particular field. Equipped with integrated and interdisciplinary learning tools, they have the ability to see the world through multiple lenses, making them adaptable and versatile – traits that are highly valued by employers in every industry. Our curricula incorporate four key pillars to prepare graduates for the demands of an evolving job market and world; Applied and experiential learning, 21st-century professional skills and literacies, integrated and interdisciplinary thinking, and 360-degree academic and career advising. The College of Arts and Sciences offers undergraduate majors in Behavioral Neuroscience; Biochemistry; Biology; Chemistry; Criminal Justice; Data Science; Economics; English; Environmental Science; Game Design and Development; Gerontology; Health, Medicine, and Society; History; Individualized Majors; Interdisciplinary Studies; Justice and Community Engagement; Law in Society; Mathematics; Philosophy; Political Science; Psychology; Sociology; Hispanic and Latin American Studies; Sustainability and Public Policy; and Theater. In addition, the College of Arts and Sciences offers 32 undergraduate minors, an MS in Molecular and Cell Biology, and the additional accelerated undergraduate/graduate programs: 3+1 and 4+1 BS/MS programs in Molecular and Cell Biology, 3+3 BA or BS/JD degree, 3+1 BA in Data Science/MS or MA in Communications, 3+1 BS in Data Science/MBA, 3+1 BS in Economics/MS in Accounting, Business Analytics, or Journalism or MBA, 3+1 BA in Theater/MBA or MA in Communications, and 3+2 BA or BS/MSW. Students can also complete a 5-year BA/BS and MA in Teaching in the following secondary education fields: Biology, English, History, and Math.

About Quinnipiac:

Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing, and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting multiple conference titles. This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey, a three-time defending national champion women’s rugby team, and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women’s basketball team. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review’s “The Best 388 Colleges.” The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, attraction of diverse communities, development of innovative corporate partnerships, and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.

Responsibilities:

• Teach courses to meet departmental and programmatic needs (e.g. introductory environmental science, botany or upper-level electives in plant science). The standard teaching load for tenure-track faculty is 3 courses (9 credits) per semester
• Integrate engaging, inclusive, and innovative pedagogies and experiences to enhance student learning and engagement
• Actively participate in undergraduate and/or master’s student research training and mentoring
• Maintain an active research program that will engage students and lead to scholarly presentations and publications
• Demonstrate a willingness to communicate information about their area of expertise with the public
• Advise and mentor undergraduate or graduate students
• Foster an inclusive environment and contribute to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion at Quinnipiac University and within the Department
• Engage in appropriate departmental, college, university, professional, and/or public service as relevant to the position.

Education Requirements:

• PhD in Plant Science/Biology or a closely related discipline

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to conduct and publish research related to plant science
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to prepare and implement field and laboratory exercises
• Research program that utilizes opportunities afforded by the new greenhouse in the SITE building, and that supports student research

Desired Qualifications:

• Teaching experience at the college level
• Expertise in medicinal plants, plant physiology, ecology, genetics and/or ethnobotany
• Postdoctoral research experience
• Research program that lends itself to undergraduate or graduate student engagement
• Experience seeking funding to support research or teaching.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted electronically and include:

1. Cover letter that addresses the following:
   1. qualifications for the position
   2. Approach to instruction and equity-minded teaching practices
   3. Experience and approach to working both independently and with teams
2. C.V.
3. Research plan, including how the candidate will involve students (4 page maximum)
4. Names, e-mail addresses and phone numbers of three professional references who will not be contacted without the candidate’s prior approval.

Priority given to applications received by October 11, 2024

Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusion throughout the University community and welcomes candidates who enhance that diversity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.

Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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