Assistant Professor of the Practice of Biology & Health Sciences
Troy, NYFull-time$53–57K/yrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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Russell Sage College seeks a full-time, nine-month Assistant Professor of the Practice of Biology and Health Sciences for fall 2027. The faculty member will teach anatomy and physiology lectures and laboratories, with possible additional courses based on specialization. The role also includes mentoring research students and advising students beginning in their second year. Department courses are delivered in person, and faculty should anticipate teaching seven courses over the academic year.
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Location: Troy, NY Category: Faculty Positions Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Fri Nov 6 2026 Job Description:
The undergraduate Biology and Health Sciences department at Russell Sage College invites applications for a 9-month, full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice for the fall of 2027. Primary responsibilities include teaching lectures and laboratories in anatomy and physiology. Additional teaching responsibilities may include research methods or upper-level courses based on the candidate's specialization. Prior undergraduate teaching experience in these areas will enhance the candidate's application, along with microbiology lecture and labs and General Biology I lectures and labs.
A successful candidate will be able to mentor research students in addition to teaching. All faculty in the department advise students beginning their second year at Russell Sage College under the guidance of a mentor. All courses offered by the department will be delivered in person. Candidates should anticipate that they will be teaching seven courses over the academic year.
The estimated base academic year salary range for this position is $53,000- 56,500, commensurate with experience.
Job Requirements:
The successful applicant will possess an academic doctorate (PhD or equivalent) in the Biological Sciences.
Additional Information:
RSC offers a dynamic college environment and friendly work atmosphere. Visit our Employment Opportunities (https://www.sage.edu/about/work-at-russell-sage/) page for additional available job openings at RSC.
Russell Sage College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision making, criminal history, and any other legally protected characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws, supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Russell Sage College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity.
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Applications accepted until position is filled.
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Reports to: Chair of the Department of Biology & Health Sciences
How this job compares
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- Pay
- This posting$53–57K/yr
- New York median$100–134K/yr329 salary ranges
- US median$115–167K/yr997 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $55K, is 53% below the New York median midpoint ($118K) — in the lowest quarter of Faculty salary ranges in New York.
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- Education
- This posting asks for a doctorate or professional degree; 1,719 of the 4,259 open Faculty jobs (40%) ask for a doctorate or professional degree.
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