Job Openings - Assistant Professor of Biology

Assistant Professor of Biology

Job Description:

Greenville College is seeking candidates for tenure-track position in Biology or Biology Education at the Assistant Professor level.  Specialization is open but the Biology department is particularly interested in candidates with expertise in animal physiology or science education.

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching responsibilities include general education and upper-division courses, both in the traditional classroom/lab and possibly in an on-line format. Biology faculty carry significant advising responsibilities for those students pursuing post-baccalaureate training in medicine, nursing, physical therapy, and other graduate and professional programs. Typically, Biology faculty pursue collaborative research projects with advanced students in a funded summer research program. Additional responsibilities normally expected of a full-time faculty member include committee work; regular participation in efforts of recruitment and retention; and other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Reports To:

Vice President for Academic Affairs

Compensation:

Salary is based on academic preparation and years of relevant experience. The College also provides a generous benefits package that includes health and disability insurance.

Preferred Qualifications:

The successful candidates for this position will have records of highly effective undergraduate teaching both in classroom and laboratory. They should hold a doctorate in biology or closely related discipline (consideration will be given to candidates who are in the final stages of their degree program and have a clear plan for completion). Candidates must be passionate about teaching and serving students within a Christian academic community. Greenville College hires faculty members with a vibrant personal Christian faith that animates their commitment to scholarship and their passion for mentoring students.

Biology Department:The Department of Biology's mission is two-fold: First is to prepare biological scientists who demonstrate open-minded inquiry, integrity, service, and stewardship of God's creation, and the second is to help the liberal arts student to better understand and appreciate their role in God's created order. Biology majors are encouraged to do collaborative research with peers and professors.

Historically, the department has been highly effective in preparing its graduates for medical and other professional schools in the health sciences as well as admission to graduate programs in a variety of biological fields. Others are prepared for bachelor-level positions in research laboratories, forensics, conservation, and high school teaching.

School of Arts & Sciences:

Biology is a department in the School of Arts & Sciences. The school’s twelve departments focus on traditional liberal arts undergraduate majors and support a strong college-wide general education program. The Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences coordinates these majors and programs.

Greenville College:
Greenville College empowers students for lives of character and service through a transforming Christ-centered education in the liberal arts, sciences, and professional studies. The College is located 50 miles east of St. Louis in an attractive residential community of approximately 7,000 people. Greenville was founded in 1892 and has a rich heritage of affiliation with the Free Methodist Church, yet draws students from 40+ denominations.

We are a Christian community committed to challenging and nurturing students. Grounded in both the liberal arts tradition and a rich Wesleyan heritage, we provide an education characterized by open inquiry into all creation and guided by the authority of Scripture, tradition, reason, and experience.

How to Apply

Application materials should include a 1) letter of application, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement of philosophy of Christian higher education, 4) statement of personal faith journey and commitment, 5) names of three references, and 6) copies of academic transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable for initial application).  Electronic copies of all these documents are welcome.

Review of applications will be begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.  Address applications to:

Dr. S. Bradley Shaw
Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs
Greenville College
315 East College Avenue
Greenville, Illinois 62246

Phone: (618) 664 7020
Email: brad.shaw@greenville.edu

 

Greenville College seeks to model the diversity of Christ's kingdom. Toward that end we seek a diverse pool of applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, disability, national or ethnic origin. The College complies with federal and state guidelines for nondiscrimination in employment. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

It is the policy of Greenville College not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, ethnic or national origin, disability, race or gender in its educational programs, admissions or employment policies as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.