Director of Undergraduate Biology Program

Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Biology or a related field. Tenured Associate or Full Professor with a distinguished record of teaching, research, and service. Demonstrated experience in academic leadership or administration.

Preferred Qualifications
Strong commitment to undergraduate education and student success. Proven ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education. Scholarly interests and prior experience that align with one of the three home departments. Experience in curriculum development and assessment of student learning. Demonstrated experience in discipline-based biology education research related to undergraduate biology education. Familiarity with current research in biology education. Familiarity with national policy initiatives such as Vision and Change in Undergraduate Biology Education and Project Kaleidoscope to enhance STEM education through active learning, inclusive pedagogy, and interdisciplinary approaches.

Review of applications will start on Dec 1, 2024 and applications will continue to be accepted until Dec 31, 2024. Applications must be submitted through Interfolio by clicking "Apply Now." Applications must include:

• A cover letter describing their interest in the position and relevant experience.

• A curriculum vitae.

• A statement on philosophy and vision for undergraduate biology education and administration.

• A statement of teaching philosophy.

• A statement of research interests.

• A statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Contact information for at least three references.

Questions should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Joshua Rest, joshua.rest@stonybrook.edu.

Stony Brook University is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is safe, accessible, and free of all forms of discrimination, sexual misconduct or research misconduct, among other infractions. In support of this commitment, certain candidates for employment will be required to disclose such employment-related misconduct findings and pending investigations or proceedings, and final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions will authorize their current and previous employer(s) from the last seven (7) years to disclose such information to the University. Employment is contingent on your full and complete disclosure on these matters. In the event that you fail to disclose any such matter or in the event of an unsatisfactory outcome of the disclosure and review process, an offer of employment may be revoked at SBU's sole discretion. If SBU becomes aware of a failure to disclose or misrepresentation of any such matter after your employment commences, you may be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

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Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and creating an inclusive learning, and working environment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please get in touch with the Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280.

Stony Brook University is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is safe, accessible, and free of all forms of discrimination, sexual misconduct, or research misconduct, among other infractions. In support of this commitment, certain candidates for employment will be required to disclose such employment-related misconduct findings and pending investigations or proceedings, and final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions will authorize their current and previous employer(s) from the last seven (7) years to disclose such information to the University. Employment is contingent on your full and complete disclosure on these matters. In the event that you fail to disclose any such matter or in the event of an unsatisfactory outcome of the disclosure and review process, an offer of employment may be revoked at SBU's sole discretion. If SBU becomes aware of a failure to disclose or misrepresentation of any such matter after your employment commences, you may be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.