Instructor/Assistant/Associate/Professor of Biology

DescriptionSummary/ObjectiveAcademic professors serve SBU through their teaching, service and professional efforts. This nine-month position, starting at back-to-school workshop in August and ending in May provides the majority of teaching for the courses of the department, advises majors for the formation of course schedules and post-graduation opportunities, and advises non-majors concerning the courses offered by the department.Essential Job Duties• Teach an average minimum of 12 credit hours per semester• Teaches laboratory sections as assigned• Advise and mentor students in academic pursuits• Assist in the evaluation and development of curricula• Serve on committees as assigned• Maintain office hours• Ensure positive learning environment for students• Comply with University guidelines regarding faculty duties and requirements• Participate in academic processions and wear academic regalia as required• Attend division and university recruiting events and student visits as assigned• Attend division, college, and all-faculty meetings when held• Regular attendance and punctuality• Sets an example of a Christian lifestyle for students, staff and faculty• Commitment and adherence to Southwest Baptist University's Principles and Expectations• Other duties as assignedSupervisory ResponsibilityNonePosition RequirementsRequired• A committed evangelical Christian• A master's degree in biology or biology education is required.• To be eligible for a position above the rank of instructor, a PhD in biology or biology education is required.• A commitment to teaching in an undergraduate, Christian liberal arts program• A desire to mentor students in their coursework, research, and personal lives• An interest and background in the successful integration of their Christian faith with their disciplinePreferred• Knowledge of his/her field with a record of scholarship and a willingness to conduct research in an undergraduate setting• Particular interest in the areas of anatomy and physiology• Teaching experience with documented excellence• A track record of research and scholarly activity in the undergraduate settingWork Environment• General office, laboratory & classroom environmentPhysical Abilities• Frequently educates students in a classroom setting and is able to communicate accurate information and ideas in these situations.• Frequently educates students in a laboratory setting and is able to communicate accurate information and ideas in these situations.• Occasionally works with laboratory equipment and moves equipment as needed and prepares the area for student to learn in a safe environment• Occasionally moves about the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.Requirements