Assistant Professor of Biology (Tenure-track)

Texas Wesleyan University Portal • Fort Worth, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Designs and delivers instruction in undergraduate Biology lecture and laboratory courses offered by the School. Advises students, and participates in all department, various school, and University-wide committees and activities.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Biology or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching undergraduate biology lecture and laboratory courses.
• Knowledge of current research in the discipline.
• Ability to advise students.
• Willingness to participate in departmental, school, and university committees and activities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with curriculum and program development.
• Experience in publishing research.
• Established collaborative research relationships.

Responsibilities

• Delivers instruction for both lecture and laboratory for undergraduate courses that include Evolution and Ecology (BIO 2424), Biostatistics (BIO 2320), Conservation Biology (BIO 3470), and two team-taught research courses (BIO 3352 and BIO 4351), as well as a general education science course when needed.
• Adheres to the established class schedule and office hours.
• Submits textbook requests, syllabi, grades, assessments, and reports in a timely manner.
• Remains knowledgeable of current research in the discipline by participating in conferences, publishing, and maintaining collaborative research relationships.
• Participates in curriculum and program development.
• Advises students for successful degree completion and pursuit of post baccalaureate training opportunities.
• Participates in departmental, school, and university meetings and academic activities.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean and Department Chair.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree