Assistant Professor of Biology: Anatomy and Physiology

Assistant Professor of Biology: Anatomy and Physiology About Erskine College At the heart of Erskine College is its Christian identity. The mission of Erskine College is to glorify God as a Christian academic community where students integrate knowledge and faith, equipped to flourish as whole persons prepared for lives of service, leadership, and influence through the pursuit of undergraduate liberal arts, graduate, and seminary education. Description Erskine College (www.erskine.edu ) invites applications for a tenure -track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Biology. A broad background in biology and genuine enthusiasm for teaching in an undergraduate Christian liberal arts environment ar e essential. The successful candidate should be prepared to teach courses in microbiology, genetics, molecular and cell biology, and other courses within the undergraduate biology curriculum. We seek applicants who will complement and expand existing depar tmental strengths and who can contribute across multiple areas of the biology program. Additional expertise in areas such as developmental biology, neuroscience, biostatistics, anatomy and physiology, or related biomedical sciences is welcome. Previous undergraduate teaching experience is preferred. An earned Ph.D., M.D., DVM, or other appropriate terminal degree by the start date is expected; exceptional ABD candidates will be considered. Responsibilities Teaching load of 24 credit hours per year, with in -person teaching of lecture and lab. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory biology for science majors or nonmajors, senior seminar, and courses in field of specialty. Additional responsibilities include departmental, institutional, and church/community service. Faculty members are expected to embrace and support the Erskine mission statement. For additional information, please contact the search committee chair Dr. Jessica Minor ( minor@erskine.edu ). Qualifications • A personal relatio nship with Jesus Christ • Commitment to Erskine 's mission, vision, and statement of faith • Willingness to offer spiritual support to students and staff • Earned Ph.D. in Biology or related field or M.D. or DVM • Prior teaching experience at the university level is preferred • A record of scholarly research with a demonstrated potential for scholarly contributions involving undergraduates in your specialized research field • Excellent communication skills, both wri tten and verbal, with the ability to engage and inspire students Application Process To ensure full consideration, interested candidates should complete the online application, which can be found here . In addition, please provide the following: • Resumé • Cover letter • Statement of faith and teaching philosophy that articulates your faith in Jesus Christ and how that faith informs your work as a scholar/teacher and would help fulfill Erskine 's mission. • References (contact information for at least three) • Application review will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.