Faculty in Biology-Human Biology

Fresno Pacific University•Fresno, CA

About The Position

Fresno Pacific University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Biology specializing in mammalian physiology, human biology, or a related field. This is a 9-month appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank, serving traditional undergraduate programs. The department offers degrees in Biology, Health Sciences—with pre-professional pathways in medicine, osteopathic medicine, and physician assistant studies—and Environmental Science/Studies. Faculty have access to modern teaching and laboratory facilities and contribute to an undergraduate program emphasizing student engagement, mentorship, and collaborative research. The position is based at Fresno Pacific University, with potential teaching at the main campus, regional campuses, or online. The successful candidate will teach courses in human anatomy and physiology, general biology, and genetics, including associated laboratories, and may teach additional biology or science courses according to departmental needs and qualifications. The faculty member will maintain an active scholarly agenda, including opportunities to involve and mentor undergraduate researchers, and participate in departmental and university service. The role requires a commitment to serving students in an academic setting that integrates Christian faith and learning and support for Fresno Pacific University's mission, vision, values, faith expectations, and the Fresno Pacific Idea. Candidates must hold an earned terminal degree in Biology or a closely related field; ABD candidates may be considered, but must complete the degree to continue employment. The university seeks candidates with demonstrated effectiveness or strong potential in undergraduate teaching, laboratory instruction, mentorship, scholarly achievement, collegial collaboration, and engagement with a diverse student body. Candidates should be able to engage thoughtfully with the dialogue of faith and science while remaining faithful to scientific evidence and conversant with a range of Christian faith traditions. The preferred candidate may have teaching and research experience qualifying them for the AIMS Chair in Science. This chair would involve engaging the AIMS Foundation and serving as a university liaison on projects and programs advancing science education, with an emphasis on developing science teachers for Central Valley schools and beyond. The work is primarily indoors in classrooms, laboratories, and an office, with frequent computer use and occasional light to moderate noise from laboratory and office equipment. Duties may include online or in-person teaching, travel to regional campuses and meetings, and driving a personal or University vehicle. The employee is regularly stationary for up to 80% of the time, moves about classrooms and laboratories, operates computers and office equipment, and regularly lifts or moves up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with law. The annual salary range is $72,384 to $99,150, subject to qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Fresno Pacific University offers a competitive benefits package. Applicants must provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three brief personal statements (on philosophy of education, relationship and commitment to Jesus Christ and the Church, and relating Christian faith to discipline and teaching), official transcripts showing the highest degree earned, and two letters of recommendation.

Requirements

Earned terminal degree in Biology or a closely related field; ABD candidates may be considered, but degree completion is required for continued employment.
Demonstrated effectiveness or strong potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching, including laboratory instruction and student mentorship.
Demonstrated record of scholarly achievement.
Ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, and staff in a collegial academic environment.
Ability to participate in departmental and university meetings, activities, and service.
Ability to engage the dialogue of faith and science, remain faithful to scientific evidence, and be conversant in a range of Christian faith traditions.
Teaching skills and experience to support an ethnically and culturally diverse student body.
Personal Christian commitment and support for the Christian mission of the university.

Nice To Haves

Teaching and research experience that could qualify the candidate for the AIMS Chair in Science.
Experience or interest in developing science teachers for Central Valley schools and beyond.

Responsibilities

Teach Human Anatomy and Physiology, General Biology: Cells and Physiology, and Genetics, including associated laboratories, based on qualifications and teaching experience.
Teach additional biology and/or science courses consistent with departmental needs, qualifications, and teaching experience.
Maintain an active scholarly agenda, including opportunities to engage and mentor undergraduate students in research.
Serve and inspire students in an academic context integrating Christian faith and learning.
Support the university's mission, vision, values, Faith Expectations, and the Fresno Pacific Idea.
Collaborate with students, faculty, and staff in a collegial academic environment.
Participate in departmental and university meetings, activities, and service.
If appointed to the AIMS Chair in Science, engage the AIMS Foundation and serve as the University's liaison on related projects and programs advancing science education.