Adjunct Faculty in Bioinformatics Open Rank - Natural Sciences
FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York/CUNY. LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree and certificate programs, as well as dozens of workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 25,000 students. More than one-third of our degree-seeking students were born outside of the United States, coming to LaGuardia from 136 countries and speaking forty-three heritage languages. More than half are first-generation college students. Sixty-nine percent live in Queens; the rest live in Brooklyn and beyond. Approximately two-thirds of our degree students receive financial aid. Since forty-five percent of them identify as Hispanic, the US Department of Education has designated LaGuardia a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Please visit to learn more.
The Natural Sciences Department of LaGuardia Community College of the City University of New York invites applications for part-time faculty members to teach a one-semester Genomics & Bioinformatics (SCB207). SCB 207 is a computer-based interdisciplinary course that introduces the principles of genomics and bioinformatics. Topics include genomics science, computer-based data analysis, practical computer concepts for bioinformatics, and genome mining projects. This class meets in person every Thursday from 1:00 ??? 4:25 PM during the Spring I semester (3/6/25 to 6/16/25).
The successful candidate will be required to perform teaching and guidance duties in the areas of expertise. This includes teaching, creating, administering, and grading assessments (quizzes, exams, lab reports), holding office hours, and providing student guidance.
QUALIFICATIONS
For Adjunct Assistant Professor, Adjunct Associate Professor and Adjunct full Professor:
Ph.D. or Master???s degree in Biological Sciences, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a related field.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
COMPENSATION
For Adjunct Assistant Professor: $100/hour
For Adjunct Associate Professor: $108.33/hour
For Adjunct Full Professor: $112.50/hour
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
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Candidates should provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests.
CLOSING DATE
February 9th, 2025
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID
29642Location
LaGuardia Community College
About CUNY La Guardia Community College
LaGuardia Community College, located in Long Island City, Queens, educates more than 50,000 New Yorkers annually through degree, certificate, and continuing education programs. Our guiding principle, "Dare To Do More", reflects our belief in the transformative power of education—not just for individuals, but for our community and our country—creating pathways for achievement and safeguarding the middle class. LaGuardia is a national voice on behalf of community colleges, where half of all US college students study. Part of the City University of New York (CUNY), the College reflects the legacy of our namesake, Fiorello H. LaGuardia, the former NYC mayor beloved for his championing the underserved. Since our doors opened in 1971, our programs regularly become national models for pushing boundaries to give people of all backgrounds access to a high quality, affordable college education. We invite you to join us in imagining what our students, our community, and our country can become. Visit to learn more.
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