Biology or Microbiology

Mid-Atlantic Christian University; Elizabeth City (NC); In loco; USD 60.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Mid-Atlantic Christian University is seeking a Biology or Microbiology Professor (Rank Open) to join its faculty beginning January 1, 2027. The position is full-time, with teaching duties averaging 24 undergraduate credit hours per academic year, along with advising the biology program and participating in faculty governance and committee work.

Qualified candidates will hold a doctorate in biology and demonstrate currency in diverse biological fields.

Competenze

• PhD in biological science or closely related field is strongly preferred.
• Ability to teach across broad biology disciplines and stay current with trends.
• Scholarly activity should stimulate undergraduate research in ecology, botany, zoology or microbiology.

Mansioni

• Teach average 24 undergraduate credit hours per academic year.
• Serve as faculty advisor for biology program students.
• Participate in committee meetings and faculty governance; maintain regular office hours.

Conoscenze

Teaching biology

Undergraduate advising

Curriculum development

Scholarly activity

Formazione

Doctorate in Biological Sciences

Descrizione del lavoro

Mid-Atlantic Christian UniversityAnnouncement for Full-Time Faculty Position

Biology or Microbiology Professor (Rank Open)Position Description:

This is a full-time faculty position, beginning January 1, 2027. Salary is commensurate with experience and degree held at the time of appointment. The faculty member will teach onaverage 24 undergraduate credit hours an academic year, which includes preparing syllabi,teaching, and evaluating instructional outcomes of assigned courses. The faculty member willserve as the faculty advisor for students in the biology program in the School of Undergraduate Studies. The faculty member will attend committee and faculty meetings, and maintain regularoffice hours. Full-time faculty are expected to pursue professional development appropriate to the field in which they are hired, in this case biological science; and be involved in church andcommunity service opportunities.

Qualifications:Strong preference will be given to applicants who have an earned doctorate in a field of biological

science. The candidate should be skilled and knowledgeable in modern techniques as they apply to the wide field of Biology. The candidate must be able to teach across the wide breadth ofbiological science related disciplines and demonstrate currency on issues and trends as theyrelate to the science. A specific area of research interest is open. The university is looking for someone whose scholarly activity is most likely to stimulate undergraduate research in ecology, botany, zoology, field biology, or a related area, OR someone whose scholarly activity is most likely to stimulate undergraduate research in microbiology, cell biology, biochemistry, or a related area. Prior teaching and leadership experience is preferred as well.

Top preference will be given to applicants who are experientially and theologically committed to the Stone-Campbell faith tradition. All candidates must be in full agreement with the school’s doctrinal statement.

Responsibilities:The candidate must possess a mature Christian faith and be able to demonstrate teachingcompetence, scholarly ability and be knowledgeable in his/her discipline. One must be able tocontribute to the well-being and advancement of an academic Christian community by integrating scholarship with the community’s faith tradition. The candidate must be a person of virtuous character and lifestyle who is willing to invest him/herself in the holistic development of students.The candidate must be committed to both ministerial and discipleship training in a Christiancollege context.

Degrees from outside the United States must be validated by an organization belonging to theNational Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). An evaluation report from anaccrediting organization must be submitted prior to any decision to hire. To view a listing of the current members of (NACES), please visit http://www.naces.org/members.htm.

The university is intentionally seeking ethnically and racially diverse persons for employment.

Mid-Atlantic Christian University, a private, faith based, four-year college, is committed to equality of educational opportunity and will not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, age, disability, or prior military service. Federal guidelines (Sections 702-703 of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act) clearly recognize the right of church related institutions to seek personnel who will support the goals of the institution. Being a student or employee at MidAtlantic Christian University requires a commitment and lifestyle consistent with the institution's mission and values.Mid-Atlantic Christian University is accredited by:The Commission on Colleges and Universities (COCU) to award certificates, associate and baccalaureate degrees.

Mid-Atlantic Christian University, 715 N. Poindexter Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909.

To learn more about Mid-Atlantic Christian University, visit the web site at www.macuniversity.edu.