Tenure-Track in Biology

Taylor University • Upland, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Biology, Environmental Science, and Sustainable Development Department at Taylor University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Biology. The appointee will teach courses within the Biology Program, which may include human anatomy and physiology laboratories, organismal biology, microbiology, and upper-level or field-based courses within the candidate’s area of expertise. Candidates with expertise in comparative and human anatomy and physiology, integrative or organismal biology, microbiology, or related areas are especially encouraged to apply. The candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to creative and effective undergraduate teaching. Taylor's mission is to develop servant-leaders marked with a passion to minister Christ’s redemptive love, grace, and truth to a world in need. As a community, Taylor faculty, staff, and students commit to living out Christ’s love and truth in the here and now. We worship together, serve one another, and grow in faith as we learn in the classroom, on the field, at chapel, and anywhere else we’re doing Life Together.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in biological disciplines related to anatomy, integrative or organismal biology, microbiology, or related fields is preferred; Masters degrees will be considered.
• Excellence in teaching, including integration of faith in the classroom and discipline is required.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with expertise in comparative and human anatomy and physiology, integrative or organismal biology, microbiology, or related areas are especially encouraged to apply.
• Preference will be given to candidates with evidence of continued research experience or prior post-doctoral research experiences.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses within the Biology Program, which may include comparative and human anatomy and physiology laboratories, organismal biology, microbiology, and upper-level or field-based courses within the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to creative and effective undergraduate teaching.
• Develop and maintain an active program of faculty-mentored student research and scholarship and to participate in student advising and faculty governance.
• Testify to personal experience of salvation in Jesus Christ, affirm belief in the University’s Statement of Faith, abide by and practice our Life Together Covenant, and both personally agree with and support the Foundational Documents of Taylor University.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level