Assistant Professor - Biology
About The Position
Abilene Christian University seeks an Assistant Professor in Biology. The successful candidate is expected to build an undergraduate research program, including publishing and presenting research with undergraduates at local, state, and/or national conferences. Internal funding is available, and the university provides institutional support for acquiring external funding. The candidate must be willing to teach introductory biology courses as well as upper-level biology courses. The Biology Department has a long history of involving students in undergraduate research and is housed in a modern science complex with teaching and research facilities in the Halbert-Walling Research Center and Onstead Science Center. Abilene Christian University is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. Qualified applicants must profess Christianity, be active and faithful members of a Churches of Christ congregation, and be willing to support the university’s Christian mission and purpose. ACU conducts background checks on candidates for employment in security-sensitive positions.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in biology or a related field.
- Willingness to teach introductory and upper-level biology courses.
- Demonstrated innovative teaching.
- Commitment to undergraduate research.
- Willingness for Christian service.
- Must be a professing Christian and an active, faithful member of a congregation of the Churches of Christ.
- Willingness to support the university’s Christian mission and purpose.
Responsibilities
- Build an undergraduate research program.
- Publish and present research with undergraduate students at local, state, and/or national conferences.
- Teach introductory biology courses and upper-level biology courses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
