Kristi Hannam, PhD (@byrdgyrl1.bsky.social)

Assistant Professor of Biology The Department of Biology at SUNY Geneseo invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in August 2026. The department seeks a scientist with training in Bioinformatics or Computational Biology with a passion for teaching who will contribute to the broad education in biology we provide to our majors and to the college community. A strong applicant will demonstrate an ability to contribute to Geneseo’s growing expertise in the areas of data analytics, bioinformatics, and computational biology. This is an in-residence 3-3 teaching position that may require teaching in multiple modalities including in-person laboratories depending on the needs of the department and college.The duties of the position include:Teaching required courses in residence in the Biology programs and/or non-majors biology, and elective courses in bioinformatics or computational/data-intensive biologyDeveloping and maintaining a research program in Bioinformatics or Computational Biology that engages undergraduate students from all backgrounds and generates scholarly products appropriate to the field. Faculty are expected to apply for external funding for continuing appointment and promotion.Academic advising and service to the department, the college, the community, and profession, including contributing to curriculum development in Bioinformatics or Computational BiologyThe mission of the Department of Biology at SUNY Geneseo is to provide students from across New York State and beyond with a well-rounded background in biology, which can be used as a solid foundation for various careers in the biological sciences, health professions, and beyond. As a primarily undergraduate institution (PUI), we aspire to promote belonging among all our students, faculty and staff. This is achieved in part by having small class sizes ranging from 12 to 60 students per course, even in required and introductory courses in our popular and vibrant biology programs. Outside the classroom, undergraduate students work closely and directly with faculty to produce research and in other meaningful high-impact experiences, contributing to a high rate of students heading to graduate or professional school.Our campus has a growing cohort of faculty teaching and working in data science, analytics, and applied AI across multiple departments in the Arts and Sciences and the School of Business. Recent “cluster” hires offer the opportunity for collaborations within and across disciplines. Geneseo also has two shared, Lambda workstations accessible to faculty and students suitable for research computing tasks, a GIS lab, and multiple computer labs. https://jobs.geneseo.edu/postings/5406