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University of Rochester: Office of the Provost: Academic Center: School of Arts & Sciences: Biology

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$55,000 - $65,000 a year

Description

The Department of Biology at the University of Rochester ( https://www.sas.rochester.edu/bio/ ) invites applications for a non-tenure track, instructional faculty position to teach biochemistry and genetics. Primary responsibilities are:

1) Teaching Principles of Biochemistry (BIOL 250) in the spring of 2025; enrollments are 200 (This course focuses on: protein structure, folding, and function, enzyme mechanisms and kinetics, and metabolism (glycolysis à ox phos, Urea cycle, lipid synthesis and breakdown).

2) Teaching Principles of Genetics (BIOL 198) in the fall of 2025; enrollments are 300 students. This course focuses on: classic Mendelian genetics, gene linkage and mapping, the underlying molecular processes of the central dogma (DNA replication, transcription, translation), DNA repair, gene expression and regulation. In addition, basic molecular genetic techniques are covered such as PCR, DNA sequencing, gene editing (CRISPR and more traditional techniques) and gene therapies.

3) Participating in undergraduate advising.

The University of Rochester is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, and actively encourages applications from candidates from groups underrepresented in higher education.

EOE / Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled

Qualifications

A PhD in the appropriate area and demonstrated excellence in teaching is required. This full-time, nine-month academic year position includes benefits. Optional summer teaching for additional compensation is possible. The position begins January 2025. Pending satisfactory performance after the first year, candidates may be eligible for the newly established instructional faculty track with multi-year appointments and the possibility of promotion to higher ranks.

Application Instructions

Please apply online and include an application letter, CV, a statement of teaching experience, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three reference letters. Review of applications will begin October 1 and continue until the position is filled.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.