Tenure Track Assistant Professor

Charleston Southern University; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston Southern University in North Charleston, SC invites applications for the Assistant Professor of Biology. The successful candidate will teach a 24-hour load across undergraduate lecture and laboratory sections and engage in scholarly activity and service. Ph.D.

in Biology required; teaching experience preferred. The role includes curriculum development, student assessment, and potential oversight of the university greenhouse and herbarium.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biology or closely related field.
• Experience teaching undergraduate biology.
• Commitment to university service and committees.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate biology courses (lecture and lab) across the academic year.
• Develop course materials, assess student performance, and provide timely feedback.
• Participate in curriculum development and assessment activities.
• Attend department meetings, university events, and professional development sessions.
• Serve on university and departmental committees as assigned.
• Potentially assist in overseeing the Greenhouse and Herbarium Museum.
• Perform other duties to support the department's mission.

Skills

Teaching undergraduate biology

Curriculum development

Student assessment

Department service

Education

Ph.D. in Biology

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406

Assistant Professor of Biology

Charleston Southern University

Summary

The Assistant Professor of Biology will be responsible for teaching 24 semester hours per academic year, including both lecture and laboratory components. The faculty member is expected to adhere to university instructional policies, actively participate in departmental and university events, serve on academic committees, and may assist with the management of the university's Greenhouse and Herbarium Museum. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience in wildlife biology and introductory biology courses for both majors and non-majors.

Work Performed

• Teach assigned undergraduate biology courses (lecture and lab) across the academic year.
• Develop course materials, assess student performance, and provide timely feedback.
• Participate in curriculum development and assessment activities.
• Attend department meetings, university events, and professional development sessions.
• Serve on university and departmental committees as assigned.
• Potentially assist in overseeing the Greenhouse and Herbarium Museum.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the department's mission.

Qualifications

Education: Ph.D. in Biology or a closely related field.

Experience: Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate courses in biology or a related discipline is preferred.

Essential Job Functions

Certain jobs at Charleston Southern University may require specific physical and/or mental abilities and the hiring manager will provide additional information and provision of requests for reasonable accommodation if needed. Regular, on-time attendance is an essential job function of this position.

Charleston Southern University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community that reflects our values and mission.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position will remain open until filled.

Charleston Southern University is a Christian university and tobacco-free campus. We do not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including but not limited to lactation), religion, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other basis on which the university is prohibited from discrimination under local, state or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and university-administered programs. In order to fulfill its purpose, the university may legally discriminate on the basis of religion in employment. The university has been granted exemption from certain regulations promulgated under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 which conflict with the University's religious tenets and core values.