Assistant Professor, Biology – 993409

Nova; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Southwestern University invites applications for a teaching faculty position in biology. The role involves in-person instruction across general biology and upper-level courses in areas such as anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and ecology.

You will participate in curriculum development and serve on committees. The position emphasizes scholarship, student advising, and community involvement, including university events and service activities.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree required.
• Proficiency in computer hardware and curriculum-related software.
• In-person teaching and student advising responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach biology courses negotiated with department chair across multiple formats (in person, online, with or without lab).
• Participate in curriculum and program development.
• Maintain regular office hours for student advising and consultation.
• Conduct scholarship and research activities.
• Serve on college and university committees.
• Contribute to campus life and university events.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Student advising

Education

Doctoral Degree

Tools

Curriculum software

Job description

We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southwestern University!

Nova Southwestern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southwestern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.

We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southwestern University.

Job Category: Exempt

Pay Basis: Annually

Subject to Grant Funding? No

Primary Purpose

Performs teaching , scholarship/research, and service consistent with current university faculty policy manual.

Essential Job Functions

• Teaches courses as negotiated with the department chair in general biology , and other upper-level biology courses (from among the specialties of anatomy and physiology, microbiology, cellular and molecular biology, ecology, and virology) in a variety of potential formats (online, in person with and without lab, etc.). The position is an in-person position.
• Participates in curriculum and/or program development, as assigned.
• Be accessible to students, according to College guidelines; maintains regular office hours for student advising and consultation.
• Conducts scholarship/research activities.
• Serves and contributes to appropriate college and university committees.
• Provides community service and participates in university, college and departmental functions that contribute to campus life, such as athletic events, orientations, receptions, commencements, etc.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficiency in use of computer hardware and curriculum related software.

Required Education

Doctoral Degree

Is this a safety sensitive position?

No

Nova Southwestern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.`