D’Youville University, School of Arts, Sciences, and Education (SASE)

Assistant Professor of Biology (Anatomy), Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

The Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics in the School of Arts, Sciences, and Education (SASE) at D’Youville University invites qualified applications for an Assistant Professor of Biology with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion beginning August 2023. We seek a candidate committed to enhancing and supporting diversity on campus while having a strong passion for teaching, both in the classroom and laboratory, in a liberal arts setting. The candidate shall possess an aptitude for teaching to all levels of students with a priority to promote equity in education. While we primarily teach on ground, the ideal candidate will have some online teaching experience or be open to the idea of teaching online should the need arise. We welcome all degrees associated with the biological sciences, with strong preference for those with expertise in anatomy (including gross anatomy). The candidate will be expected to teach both undergraduate and graduate level courses in anatomy.

The Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics offers bachelor’s degrees in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, and mathematics, several unique minors, and a master’s degree in anatomy. Members of the department also serve numerous health science degree programs in conjunction with the School of Health Professions.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

Applicants are expected to teach full-time courses required by a diverse student population and multiple degree programs. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, student-centric and service-minded, with the ability to work collaboratively in teams, with a record of excellence and creativity in teaching. Regular activities include teaching and related course preparation, holding office hours, serving on departmental and university committees, and engagement in community service opportunities. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain scholarly activity, with the potential to involve undergraduate or graduate students in their work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Terminal degree (Ph.D.) in a discipline among the biological sciences is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to those who have a past history of teaching courses relating to anatomy, including gross anatomy. Consideration will be given to candidates who have previously taught neurobiology, physiology, pathophysiology, and/or histology. We encourage applicants to have a strong teaching record, which includes teaching introductory courses and upper-level courses in their area of expertise. An ambition for an innovative pedagogical approach to student engagement and success is greatly desired. A passion for working with diverse populations and to remove the barriers to equity at the classroom level is highly encouraged.

TO APPLY

For full consideration, interested candidates should submit 1) a cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a brief statement of teaching interests/experience and philosophy, 4) a brief statement of a scholarly activity plan, and 5) a list of 3-5 references that can be contacted if necessary.

About the Institution:

D’Youville is a highly regarded private university and research institution with a rich history located on the vibrant West Side of Buffalo adjacent to a growing downtown with year-round cultural events and outdoor recreation. While preparing students for the 21st-century, D’Youville excels at helping students reach their career goals as change agents, doing well for themselves and their communities by doing good. Under the leadership of President Lorrie Clemo, the university is moving boldly forward through a dynamic and integrated planning process to strengthen the institution and positively impact the student experience and surrounding community.

Founded in 1908, the Grey Nuns named the college after the Patron Saint Marguerite D’Youville and committed to making it a compassionate place of learning for those from underrepresented populations. That commitment and tradition continue today. D’Youville was the first college in Western New York to offer baccalaureate degree programs for women. With a long Catholic history, D’Youville welcomes students of every culture, background, and faith and is a place where different faith traditions can be openly shared and respected. Coeducational since 1971, D’Youville strives to expand opportunities for diverse learners, including adults, first-generation, low-income, and other students historically underrepresented in higher education.

Today, D’Youville features an urban, growing campus community of 3,000 students and offers more than 50 majors in undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral studies including advanced certificates and accelerated learning programs. Featuring degrees in healthcare, business, and the liberal arts, D’Youville encourages students to balance their learning with activities that integrate community service with coursework. D’Youville’s proud graduates have the academic strengths necessary for careers that make a difference and the skills to be leaders for the world. All job offers are contingent upon legal authorization to be employed in NYS as determined by NYS DOL. To learn more about D’Youville, please visit http://www.dyu.edu/

D’Youville University continues to grow its commitment to Diversity, EQUITY, and Inclusion. Remaining true to the teachings of our Patroness, St. Marguerite d’Youville, we seek to selflessly and compassionately contribute to humanity by improving the lives of individuals and society through education. D’Youville University was founded to extend a hand to those in need and equip them, through education, with the skills necessary to change the world.