Assistant Professor of Biology/Chemistry

Univ Of Sioux Falls•Sioux Falls, SD

15d

About The Position

The University of Sioux Falls invites applications for a full-time position in the Natural Sciences. The University of Sioux Falls is a private Christian university offering a positive, collegial work environment and a strong benefit and compensation package. Generous benefits include, but are not limited to, health and dental insurance, employer HSA contributions, and tuition remission, as part of the full-time employee compensation package. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with education and experience. Candidates must possess an earned master’s degree in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field. An earned or in progress Doctorate is preferred but not required. Responsibilities for this faculty position include teaching undergraduate biological science courses at all levels, both on-ground and online, with opportunities in related disciplines based on the candidate's abilities. The faculty member is expected to participate in curriculum assessment and development activities and to fully engage in university and community life. Applicants will be considered across all areas of the life sciences, with a preference for those with broad training in biology and chemistry. Depending on the candidate’s strengths and interests, teaching responsibilities may include introductory biology, introductory chemistry, biochemistry, upper-level biology, and chemistry courses. Successful candidates should be committed to academic excellence in a Christian liberal arts environment that integrates faith and learning and must pass a required background check. Founded in 1883, the University of Sioux Falls is a Christian, Liberal Arts University affiliated with the American Baptist Churches, U.S.A., with a total headcount of over 1,600 students, including undergraduate and graduate students. USF is inclusive of all denominations, with many represented on campus. Our mission is to foster academic excellence and the development of mature Christian persons for service to God and humankind in the world. Our motto is Culture for Service. We offer more than undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs, available on-ground, hybrid, and online. The University is a member of the Council of Independent Colleges and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. USF is also accredited by the following: Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), and Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). USF is a member of the NCAA Division II and competes in the Northern Sun Athletic Conference (NSIC). The University is located in the heart of South Dakota's largest city, with a metropolitan area population of approximately 280,000 residents. Existing at the intersection of Interstate 29 north to south and Interstate 90 east to west, Sioux Falls is a highly rated city for its quality of life, recreational and athletic facilities, and strong business climate in healthcare, education, banking, business, and non-profit organizations.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an earned master’s degree in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field.
Successful candidates should be committed to academic excellence in a Christian liberal arts environment that integrates faith and learning and must pass a required background check.
A selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

An earned or in progress Doctorate is preferred but not required.
Applicants will be considered across all areas of the life sciences, with a preference for those with broad training in biology and chemistry.

Responsibilities

teaching undergraduate biological science courses at all levels, both on-ground and online
participate in curriculum assessment and development activities
fully engage in university and community life
teaching responsibilities may include introductory biology, introductory chemistry, biochemistry, upper-level biology, and chemistry courses