Tenure-Track: Health and Urban Environment, Department of Natural Sciences
About The Position
Fordham University's Department of Natural Sciences is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin in the 2027-2028 academic year at its Lincoln Center campus. The ideal candidate will be an innovative scholar whose research focuses on the interaction between urban environments and biological processes, and their impact on health outcomes. This position requires a Ph.D. in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related field, along with demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching and student mentoring. Priority will be given to candidates whose research is relevant to New York City and its communities, and who have a strong record of involving undergraduate students in active research. Tenure-track faculty are expected to teach undergraduate lectures and laboratory courses within the Natural Sciences curriculum and to develop new courses at the intersection of urban environmental science and public health.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a closely related discipline.
- Demonstrate strong, proven excellence in undergraduate teaching and student mentoring.
- Maintain a strong research record of engaging undergraduate students in active research.
Nice To Haves
- Research that leverages unique opportunities to understand how aspects of urban environments interact with biological processes to impact health outcomes.
- Conduct laboratory or field research relevant to New York City and its communities.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate lectures and laboratory courses across the Natural Sciences curriculum.
- Develop new coursework at the intersection of urban environmental science and public health.
- Conduct research relevant to urban environments and health outcomes.
- Engage undergraduate students in active research.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
