Undergraduate Biology Professor (Faith‑Integrated)

Christian Career Center; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental coverages

Life insurance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Oklahoma Baptist University invites applications for a biology faculty position dedicated to undergraduate teaching and mentorship in a Christ-centered liberal arts environment. The ideal candidate will integrate faith and learning in and out of the classroom, advise students, and contribute to scholarly activity and service to the university.

The department seeks a collaborative educator who engages in curriculum development, student mentoring, and outreach while upholding the university’s

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to teach biology courses effectively at the undergraduate level, including lecture and lab components.
• Ability to integrate Christian faith with biology, including ethics and stewardship of creation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with students one-on-one, in small groups, and in large classes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with students, staff, faculty, and partners.
• Organizational and time-management skills to balance teaching, advising, scholarship, and service.
• Demonstrated passion for environmental stewardship or biological inquiry and related involvement.
• Commitment to mentoring students from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of undergraduate biology courses for majors and non-majors (e.g., General Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Anatomy, Physiology).
• Develop and implement student-centered teaching strategies that integrate faith and learning, including labs and educational technology.
• Advise and mentor Biology majors/minors in academic planning, professional development, and spiritual formation.
• Participate in curriculum development and assessment to align with learning outcomes and accreditation.
• Engage in scholarship appropriate for a liberal arts environment (e.g., discipline-based, SoTL, student-mentored projects).
• Contribute to university committees and governance; promote the Christian mission in all duties.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Mentoring

Environmental stewardship

Christian faith integration

Education

Master’s degree in Biology

Ph.D. in Biology

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Oklahoma Baptist University invites applications for a biology faculty position dedicated to undergraduate teaching and mentorship in a Christ-centered liberal arts environment. The ideal candidate will integrate faith and learning in and out of the classroom, advise students, and contribute to scholarly activity and service to the university.

The department seeks a collaborative educator who engages in curriculum development, student mentoring, and outreach while upholding the university’s