ABOUT RAMAPO COLLEGE:
Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) develops ethical leaders who serve as change agents across all sectors. The College’s unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its liberal arts core, its size (approximately 5,500 students), and its setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey/New York border provide an optimal environment for individualized, student-centered learning and leadership development. RCNJ’s designation as “New Jersey’s Public Liberal Arts College” by the State legislature is the foundation from which the College’s commitment to an accessible and transformative undergraduate and graduate education is realized.
Established in 1969, CondeNast Traveler named Ramapo one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America. The barrier-free campus occupies 300 acres and is home to 52 bachelor’s degree programs spanning the arts, business, data science, humanities, education, nursing, social work, social sciences, and the sciences. Ramapo College boasts an average student/faculty ratio of 16:1 and an average class size of 21; affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College’s exceptional faculty. In addition, the College offers graduate programs leading to master’s degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work, and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Every degree program is designed and delivered through the collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts of student-centered faculty scholars and staff who are committed to serving the public good through the delivery of an academically rigorous, inclusive, and a transformative collegiate experience. Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public institutions by College Choice and is recognized as the State’s top college on the list of Best Disability Schools by Great Value Colleges. Further commendations include designation as a “Military Friendly College” in Victory Media’s Guide to Military Friendly Schools, and as a leading college by U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger’s, Princeton Review, and Money Magazine, among others.
JOB SUMMARY:
Ramapo College of New Jersey invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Vertebrate Physiology. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in a Biological Science. College teaching experience is a plus, especially experience teaching human anatomy & physiology. The appointment will begin September 1, 2025.
The search committee will evaluate each candidate’s Cover letter, CV, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Research Statement, References and other information to see how your plans and experience match with the needs of our Biology program in our undergraduate liberal arts environment. Excellence in teaching is a priority.
DUTIESThe position requires excellence in teaching, mentoring and advising, professional and scholarly achievements, and a commitment to service.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach 24 credits per academic year. Teaching includes Anatomy & Physiology 1 & 2 (Lecture & Lab) and other courses as needed in the Biology curriculum. A biology elective in the successful candidate’s specialty will be developed by the candidate.
Faculty are expected to to develop an ongoing program of research in any physiological specialty suitable for undergraduate student collaboration. Research should lead to publications.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in a Biological Science by the appointment start date of September 1, 2025.Successful applicants must show commitment to undergraduate teaching, potential for success in scholarly achievement and productivity, and commitment to service.Applicants will demonstrate a commitment to diversity
EEO Statement:
Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs, and other diversity programs. Ramapo’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.
The SAME program allows candidates, who identify as having a significant disability, to apply for non-competitive and unclassified positions through a fast track hiring process. For more information about the SAME program and the Fast Track Hiring program, please go to https://www.nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml if you have any questions, please email, or call the contact as indicated on the job vacancy announcement.
Please send an email to jehlerma@ramapo.edu confirming you applied through the NJ SAME program.