Full Time Contract Faculty - Biological Sciences

The Department of Biological Sciences at Seton Hall University seeks a full-time contract faculty member.

The Department of Biological Sciences is undergoing rapid growth and seeks to develop areas in the fields of data science, biochemistry, cancer biology, and environmental science. The Department of Biological Sciences offers a diverse research environment with 12 primary faculty members studying interactions within the disciplines of molecular biology, bone biology, immunology, neuroendocrinology, and virology. We offer graduate programs, core facilities, and a collaborative environment. Additional information on the department and its research faculty is described here: https://www.shu.edu/biology/index.cfm

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 4,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally diverse community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an Equal Opportunity employer. It honors diversity and respects the religious commitments of all its employees. In turn, its employees respect Catholic beliefs and values, and they support its mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Applicants will be expected to teach 4 courses in biological sciences per semester at the graduate and undergraduate levels and engage in service to the Department and University. To apply for this position, upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and list of at least three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to increasing diversity among our faculty. We encourage applications from women, minorities, and other under-represented groups.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in biological sciences or closely related field. Strong applicants should be able to teach undergraduate and graduate students effectively in both a large and small classroom setting.

Desired Qualifications:

Preferably able to teach General Biology, Cellular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, and/or Anatomy & Physiology

Salary Range:

$53,530.40 - $73,604.30

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Benefits Information:

For details about employee benefits, see: https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Life today is complex. That’s why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.

These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan.

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).