Christian Chemistry & Natural Science Professor

Christian Career; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverages

Life insurance including AD&D

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan (403(b)(9))

Job summary

Oklahoma Baptist University seeks a chemist or natural scientist to join our faculty. The position focuses on undergraduate teaching, advising, mentoring, and participation in scholarship within a Christ-centered liberal arts context.

Ideal candidates hold a master’s degree; Ph.D. is preferred. Responsibilities include teaching chemistry or natural science courses, curriculum development, and service to the university and community while integrating faith with learning.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate lectures and laboratories in chemistry, natural science, or related field.
• Strong ability to integrate Christian faith with teaching and professional practice.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with college students in advising, mentoring, and classroom settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build constructive relationships with students and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in chemistry or natural science for majors and non‑majors.
• Develop student-centered teaching strategies that integrate faith and learning, including labs.
• Advise and mentor students in academic planning and spiritual formation.
• Participate in curriculum development and program assessment.
• Engage in scholarship appropriate for a liberal arts environment.

Skills

Teaching undergrad courses

Verbal & written communication

Mentoring students

Team collaboration

Organization & time management

Education

Master’s degree in chemistry/natural science

Ph.D. preferred in chemistry/natural science

Curriculum development training

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Oklahoma Baptist University seeks a chemist or natural scientist to join our faculty. The position focuses on undergraduate teaching, advising, mentoring, and participation in scholarship within a Christ-centered liberal arts context.

Ideal candidates hold a master’s degree; Ph.D. is preferred. Responsibilities include teaching chemistry or natural science courses, curriculum development, and service to the university and community while integrating faith with learning.