Assistant Professor of Biology

Thrive in Christian Community•Marshall, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

East Texas Baptist University invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Biology. The position begins August 2026 and will include teaching courses in microbiology, cell biology, genetics, and general biology. ETBU seeks a qualified individual with the minimum of a Ph.D. in Biology. The ideal candidate should have teaching experience at the undergraduate level and a strong commitment to academic scholarship and teaching, as well as the ability to communicate well with students and colleagues. Candidates must possess an appreciation and commitment to teach in Christian higher education through the integration of biblical faith and learning. Candidates must demonstrate a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Faculty must live lifestyles consistent with the University’s biblical standards of morality, temperance, stewardship, as well as membership and active participation in the faculty member’s local Christian church. The Employee must be a professing Christian believer with a demonstrated personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Employee must be a model of Christ-like character, servant leadership, integrity, ethics and biblical/moral truths. Employee must support ETBU’s distinct Christ-centered educational mission and share the institutional commitment to the integration of biblical faith and academic learning. Employee shall possess a commitment to Christ-centered, faith-integrated service and devotion to students’ intellectual enlightenment, spiritual formation, servant leadership development, and career preparation. Employee shall be cognizant and committed to the values, traditions, and history of Baptists. Employee agrees that he or she is an active member of a local Baptist church or Christian denominational church, and regularly attends church. Further, as a servant leader and role model for the students of ETBU, employee is required to participate in the life of the University via institutional meetings, Chapel services, prayer emphases, discipleship programming, committee participation, local community ministry/service, and campus activities and events. Employee provides active support of the spiritual, intellectual, and educational ideals, values, activities, and objectives of East Texas Baptist University; and conforms to Christian standards of faith and service. East Texas Baptist University is a Christ-centered liberal arts university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an institution affiliated with Texas Baptists (BGCT), ETBU uses the Bible and the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message as the theological framework and basis for institutional mission, governance, and policy. In compliance with federal law, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or military service in employment. Under federal law, East Texas Baptist University may discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its mission. As a Christ-centered institution, East Texas Baptist University educates students by integrating biblical faith and learning to develop mind, body, and soul through community engagement to prepare graduates to be Christian servant leaders in their calling to God and humanity.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Biology
teaching experience at the undergraduate level
a strong commitment to academic scholarship and teaching
the ability to communicate well with students and colleagues
Candidates must possess an appreciation and commitment to teach in Christian higher education through the integration of biblical faith and learning
Candidates must demonstrate a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
Faculty must live lifestyles consistent with the University’s biblical standards of morality, temperance, stewardship, as well as membership and active participation in the faculty member’s local Christian church
The Employee must be a professing Christian believer with a demonstrated personal relationship with Jesus Christ
Employee must be a model of Christ-like character, servant leadership, integrity, ethics and biblical/moral truths
Employee must support ETBU’s distinct Christ-centered educational mission and share the institutional commitment to the integration of biblical faith and academic learning
Employee shall possess a commitment to Christ-centered, faith-integrated service and devotion to students’ intellectual enlightenment, spiritual formation, servant leadership development, and career preparation
Employee shall be cognizant and committed to the values, traditions, and history of Baptists
Employee agrees that he or she is an active member of a local Baptist church or Christian denominational church, and regularly attends church
Further, as a servant leader and role model for the students of ETBU, employee is required to participate in the life of the University via institutional meetings, Chapel services, prayer emphases, discipleship programming, committee participation, local community ministry/service, and campus activities and events
Employee provides active support of the spiritual, intellectual, and educational ideals, values, activities, and objectives of East Texas Baptist University; and conforms to Christian standards of faith and service