Assistant or Associate Professor of Biology

Greenville University • Greenville, IL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Greenville University seeks a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor of Biology to teach courses in the Department of Biology & Chemistry and mentor biology students pursuing health-related careers. The successful candidate will teach introductory and upper-division courses in their area of expertise, contribute to course development, support student research, provide career mentoring, recruit students, support retention, and serve on department and university committees.

Candidates should have a graduate degree in the biological sciences or health professions. A master’s degree is the minimum preferred qualification; a Ph.D. is preferred. Candidates with terminal medical-field degrees such as an MD, DO, PharmD, or DVM are strongly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates with a background in health-related disciplines.

The position calls for excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring in a liberal arts learning community, including experience with classroom, laboratory, and online instruction and a willingness to engage students in research and hands-on learning. The candidate must demonstrate a vibrant Christian faith compatible with Greenville University’s mission, understand and internalize that mission, articulate the value of Christian higher education, and be committed to integrating Christian faith with biology and health careers. The role also requires a commitment to competent intercultural teaching and effective communication.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the university cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. Applications are reviewed after all required components are received, and the search remains open until the position is filled.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in the biological sciences or health professions; the posting identifies a master’s degree as the minimum preferred qualification and a Ph.D. as preferred.
• Demonstrated, vibrant Christian faith compatible with Greenville University’s mission.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching in an undergraduate liberal arts context.
• Experience engaging students in classroom, laboratory, and online settings.
• Knowledge of the candidate’s field and willingness to engage undergraduate students in research.
• Desire to mentor undergraduates in vocational, academic, research, and career goals.
• Desire to incorporate hands-on experiential learning in classroom and laboratory settings.
• Commitment to integrating Christian faith with biology and health careers.
• Commitment to competent intercultural teaching.
• Ability to think critically and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms.
• Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in a relevant field.
• Terminal degree in a medical field such as MD, DO, PharmD, or DVM.
• Background in health-related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory biology courses and upper-division courses in the candidate’s area of expertise, potentially including General Biology, Microbiology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biostatistics, or general education science courses.
• Collaborate with Biology & Chemistry faculty to develop courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Develop or support student-led research projects in coursework or the summer research program.
• Mentor biology students in career planning in collaboration with the academic advising department.
• Recruit students and support student retention efforts.
• Serve on Department and University committees.
• Perform other responsibilities as defined by the University.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level