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Russell Sage College Assistant Professor of Biology and Health Sciences, Tenure Track in Troy/ Albany, New York
Location: Troy/ Albany, NY Category: Faculty Positions Posted On: Fri Sep 27 2024 Job Description:
The undergraduate Biology and Health Sciences Department at Russell Sage College invites applications for a 9-month, full time faculty position at the rank of tenure track Assistant Professor, effective Fall 2025.
The preferred candidate will possess an academic doctorate (PhD or equivalent in hand by the beginning of 2025-2026 academic year) in public health, biological anthropology, or a closely related discipline.
Responsibilities include teaching courses on the integration of culture, health, and wellness, along with an introductory to health professions course. The ideal candidate will also teach a section of research methods for undergraduate health sciences students. Having the background to teach bioethics and/or exercise science enhances the candidate's application. A successful candidate will be able to mentor research students in addition to teaching. All faculty in the department advise students beginning their second year at Russell Sage College under the guidance of a mentor.
Prior undergraduate teaching experience in these areas is preferred. All courses offered by the department will be delivered in person. Candidates should anticipate that they will be teaching seven courses over the academic year.
Salary is commensurate with experience at a range of $53,000 to $56,500.
Job Requirements:
The preferred candidate will possess an academic doctorate (PhD or equivalent in hand by the beginning of 2025-2026 academic year) in public health, biological anthropology, or a closely related discipline.
Additional Information:
RSC offers a dynamic college environment and friendly work atmosphere along with opportunities for tuition waiver, employer matched retirement plan for eligible employees and many other benefits. For complete employee benefit information, please visit our Employee Benefits (https://www.sage.edu/about/offices-centers/human-resources/employment-benefits/) page. Visit our Employment Opportunities (https://www.sage.edu/about/work-at-russell-sage/) page for additional available job openings at RSC.
Russell Sage College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision making, criminal history, and any other legally protected characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws, supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Russell Sage College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity.
Russell Sage College embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential components of a rich intellectual and cultural environment in which all members are given the opportunity to reach their full potential as active participants in our local and global society. Russell Sage College is committed to developing policies and programs to create a campus that supports an optimal learning and working environment for all students, alumnae/i, faculty, administrators, and staff. Please take a look at more information about the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (https://www.sage.edu/about/community-resources/diversity-equity-inclusion/) at Russell Sage College.
Applications accepted until position is filled.
Reports to: Chair of the Department of Biology and Health Sciences
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