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-A document outlining your teaching experience and interests should be uploaded as "Teaching experience and interests".

-A document outlining your future research plans (in some detail) should be uploaded as “Statement of Research Interests”.

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About Buffalo State

Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the city’s cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The school’s mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.

Faculty/Professional Faculty

Department Chemistry

Local Title Assistant Professor

Budget Title Assistant Professor 10 Months

Rank A5

Line Number 21241

Salary Range

FTE Full-Time

Negotiating Unit UUP

FLSA Exempt

Department Website

https://chemistry.buffalostate.edu/

Brief Job Description

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in biochemistry and in other subdisciplines as appropriate, in support of the Chemistry Department’s degree programs in chemistry and forensic chemistry, and, its medicinal plant chemistry micro-credentials. The successful candidate will develop an effective research program in an area related to biochemistry which involves our undergraduate and master’s level graduate students. Teaching introductory chemistry and service to the college, usually in the form of committee work, is also required.

Required Qualifications

-Doctoral degree in biochemistry or a closely-related field

-Advanced coursework in biochemistry or a closely-related field

-Well-developed research plan in an area related to biochemistry that is suitable for participation

by undergraduate and master’s level graduate students

Preferred Qualifications

-Post-doctoral research experience

-Previous experience in teaching lecture-based college courses

-Ability to contribute to teaching forensic science courses, or, other chemistry subdisciplines within

the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs

Anticipated Date of Hire 09/01/2025

Priority Review Date

Application Deadline Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

-A document outlining your teaching experience and interests should be uploaded as “Teaching experience and interests”.

-A document outlining your future research plans (in some detail) should be uploaded as “Statement of Research Interests”.

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Background Investigation Statement

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Buffalo State website

• Buffalo News

• Buffalo Rocket

• Challenger

• Chronicle of Higher Education

• HigherEdJobs

• Panorama Hispano News

• Employee Referral

• Other

• • All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The college's Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening. Prior to an offer of employment, an applicant will be required to sign an authorization release form, allowing Buffalo State to conduct a background investigation. Failure of an applicant to sign the authorization release form will disqualify an applicant from further consideration for appointment.

• I agree to comply with the college's policy.

• I do not agree to comply with the college's policy. (Note, this selection will disqualify you from further consideration for appointment.)

• • List all the advanced biochemistry courses you took while pursuing your Ph.D. degree.

(Open Ended Question)

• • How many years of postdoctoral research experience do you have?

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1 - 2 years

• 2 - 3 years

• 3 - 4 years

• 4 years

• • Have you ever taught college-level lecture-based classes as an instructor, excluding experiences in leading recitation and discussion sessions? If so, please list the classes you have taught.

(Open Ended Question)

• • List the undergraduate and graduate courses you are qualified to teach after reviewing our university’s course catalog (check the link) for the BS programs in Chemistry and Forensic Chemistry, as well as the MS program in Forensic Science. https://ecatalog.buffalostate.edu/

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have a terminal degree in a relevant academic field of study?

• Yes

• No

  Documents Needed to Apply

  Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae

• Statement of Research Interests

• Teaching Experience and Interests

• Transcripts (unofficial)

• Names and Contact Information for 3 Professional References

  Optional Documents