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Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Biology (2025-2026)
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Position Number: 5900183
Location: West Hartford, CT
Position Type: Science - Biology

University of Hartford

Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Biology (2025-2026)

Posting Number: F190P

Tenure Information:

Rank: Assistant Professor

Job Description
The Department of Biology at the University of Hartford has an opening for a tenure-track Assistant Professor starting in August 2025. The candidate will specialize in teaching Ecology and contribute to the Biology and Environmental Studies programs.

Essential Job Duties
The successful applicant will teach courses in Biology and Ecology and contribute to the Biology and Environmental Studies programs. There will also be opportunities to teach in our innovative University Interdisciplinary Studies program. An active scholarly/research/artistic agenda with peer-reviewed publications, presentations, performances or other accomplishments in the scholar's area of expertise are expected for successful tenure and promotion. The candidate is expected to develop an independent research program that can involve undergraduate students and will lead to publications. Service to the department, college, and university will include advising students in biology and environmental studies and participation in recruitment and retention efforts. The candidate is also expected to demonstrate a commitment to working with a diverse student population.

Required Qualifications
Required:

Applicants should have a PhD (advanced ABD will be considered) in Biology or related field.

Preferred:

Has demonstrated teaching ability in the Biological Sciences
Has taught Ecology lectures
Has taught Ecology lab
Has taught in the Environmental Sciences
Has research and/or prior postdoctoral experience that would be feasible for student-centered research that would match with the space and equipment availability and funding
Demonstrates a promising scholarly focus and trajectory with a potential for external funding
Demonstrates an involvement and interest in service such as advising, recruitment and retention efforts
Demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence
Experience in teaching/working or conducting research with diverse populations
Scholarship or research that engages with diversity, equity, inclusion, and/or social justice issues and/or minoritized populations

For questions about this position, please contact Search Committee Chair, Dr. Yingcui Li: yinli@hartford.edu.

University Information

College Information
The College of Arts and Sciences is the University's largest college, with 25 undergraduate majors, 29 minors, 5 graduate programs, and many interdisciplinary offerings. The College includes a faculty of roughly 100 teachers and scholars and 18 staff, and it boasts a student body of 770 undergraduate and 400 graduate students

Diversity Statement:
The University of Hartford is an open and welcoming community, which values diversity in all its forms. In addition, the University aspires to have its faculty and staff reflect the rich diversity of its student body and the Hartford region. Candidates committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural issues are encouraged to apply. The University of Hartford is committed to anti-racist values and actions; candidates should provide examples of their anti-racist values and actions.

The University of Hartford is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Male/Female/Disabled/Veteran. Women and members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/M/F/D/V.

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For full application instructions and position description, visit: https://hartford.peopleadmin.com/postings/7091