Instructor​/Assistant​/Associate​/Professor of Biology

Summary/Objective

Academic professors serve SBU through their teaching, service and professional efforts. This nine-month position, starting at back-to-school workshop in August and ending in May provides the majority of teaching for the courses of the department, advises majors for the formation of course schedules and post-graduation opportunities, and advises non-majors concerning the courses offered by the department.

Essential

Job Duties

* Teach an average minimum of 12 credit hours per semester

* Teaches laboratory sections as assigned

* Advise and mentor students in academic pursuits

* Assist in the evaluation and development of curricula

* Serve on committees as assigned

* Maintain office hours

* Ensure positive learning environment for students

* Comply with University guidelines regarding faculty duties and requirements

* Participate in academic processions and wear academic regalia as required

* Attend division and university recruiting events and student visits as assigned

* Attend division, college, and all-faculty meetings when held

* Regular attendance and punctuality

* Sets an example of a Christian lifestyle for students, staff and faculty

* Commitment and adherence to Southwest Baptist University's Principles and Expectations

* Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Position Requirements

Required

* A committed evangelical Christian

* A master's degree in biology or biology education is required.

* To be eligible for a position above the rank of instructor, a PhD in biology or biology education is required.

* A commitment to teaching in an undergraduate, Christian liberal arts program

* A desire to mentor students in their coursework, research, and personal lives

* An interest and background in the successful integration of their Christian faith with their discipline

Preferred

* Knowledge of his/her field with a record of scholarship and a willingness to conduct research in an undergraduate setting

* Particular interest in the areas of anatomy and physiology

* Teaching experience with documented excellence

* A track record of research and scholarly activity in the undergraduate setting

Work Environment

* General office, laboratory & classroom environment

Physical Abilities

* Frequently educates students in a classroom setting and is able to communicate accurate information and ideas in these situations.

* Frequently educates students in a laboratory setting and is able to communicate accurate information and ideas in these situations.

* Occasionally works with laboratory equipment and moves equipment as needed and prepares the area for student to learn in a safe environment

* Occasionally moves about the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

Please upload a copy of your resume, unofficial transcripts, and a written statement of your philosophy of teaching as well as letters of reference.