Full Time Contract Faculty - Biological Sciences
Company: Seton Hall University, New Jersey
Location: South Orange
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
The Department of Biological Sciences at Seton Hall University
seeks a full-time contract faculty member. The Department of
Biological Sciences is undergoing rapid growth and seeks to develop
areas in the fields of data science, biochemistry, cancer biology,
and environmental science. The Department of Biological Sciences
offers a diverse research environment with 12 primary faculty
members studying interactions within the disciplines of molecular
biology, bone biology, immunology, neuroendocrinology, and
virology. We offer graduate programs, core facilities, and a
collaborative environment. Additional information on the department
and its research faculty is described here:
https://www.shu.edu/biology/index.cfm Seton Hall University is
located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City.
It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education
in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and
4,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally diverse
community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical
development in a collaborative environment and prepares its
students to be servant leaders in their professional and community
lives. Seton Hall University is an Equal Opportunity employer. It
honors diversity and respects the religious commitments of all its
employees. In turn, its employees respect Catholic beliefs and
values, and they support its mission as a Catholic institution of
higher education. Duties and Responsibilities: Applicants will be
expected to teach 4 courses in biological sciences per semester at
the graduate and undergraduate levels and engage in service to the
Department and University. To apply for this position, upload a
cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and list of at
least three references. Review of applications will begin
immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Seton
Hall University is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment
to increasing diversity among our faculty. We encourage
applications from women, minorities, and other under-represented
groups. Required Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. or
equivalent degree in biological sciences or closely related field.
Strong applicants should be able to teach undergraduate and
graduate students effectively in both a large and small classroom
setting. Desired Qualifications: Preferably able to teach General
Biology, Cellular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, and/or Anatomy &
Physiology Salary Range: $53,530.40 - $73,604.30 Exempt/Nonexempt:
Exempt Benefits Information: For details about employee benefits,
see: https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html Life today
is complex. That’s why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive
package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich
your life. These benefits are important elements of your total
university compensation package. Benefits include but are not
limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance,
dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. Physical
Demands: General Office Environment Special Instructions to
Applicants: Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal
Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the principles of affirmative
action.
Keywords: Seton Hall University, New Jersey, Yonkers , Full Time Contract Faculty - Biological Sciences, Education / Teaching , South Orange, New York
