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Rutgers University

Assistant or Associate Professor

Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175


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Recruitment/Posting Title:

Assistant or Associate ProfessorDepartment:

SASN - Biological SciencesSalary:

OpenPosting Summary

The Department of Biological Sciences at Rutgers University – Newark invites applications for tenure-track positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor levels in the broadly defined field of cellular, molecular, and developmental biology. Successful applicants will contribute to the research capacities in new initiatives focused on host-microbiome axes and/or cytoskeleton/epigenetics/developmental biology in model experimental systems. The successful applicants will join a growing, collaborative environment with access to outstanding infrastructure support including microscopy, genomic, metabolomic, proteomics, and animal facilities within the Rutgers-Newark research ecosystem.Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree or equivalent, have a demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications and successful grant funding, and a commitment to teaching excellence. The successful candidate is expected to develop a robust research program that is federally funded, build a research training environment for student and postdoctoral trainees, participate in shared governance at Department and University levels, and teach at the undergraduate and graduate educational levels. The successful applicants will be supported by a 9-month (academic year) salary, receive excellent research space, and receive a competitive start-up package for equipment, supplies, and salaries. The anticipated start date is September 1, 2025. The posting will remain open until filled.Position Status

Full TimePosting Number

24FA0952Posting Open Date

09/20/2024Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

Ph.D. or equivalent.Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should submit a cover letter (maximum of 2 pages) that summarizes the candidate’s vision for building an active research and teaching career in a diverse academic environment, curriculum vitae, detailed statement of research accomplishments and potentially specific aims or current and/or planned funding applications (maximum of 4 pages), a statement of teaching philosophy and interests that includes experiences in teaching, pedagogy, and mentoring (1 page), and the names and contact information of three references.All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying.Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Required Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of ApplicationTeaching PhilosophyCurriculum VitaeList of Professional References (contact Info)Research StatementOptional Documents

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