Faculty Position in Biology - Microbiology

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Faculty Position in Biology - Microbiology Division College of Arts & Sciences (DIV) Department Biology Location Jackson Job Summary

The Department of Biology at Union University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position, beginning fall 2026. The ideal candidate would have a background in Microbiology, Virology, Immunology, or General Biology.

Teaching load is 24 credit hours. Preference given to applicants with previous teaching experience, ideally at the college level. Successful candidate will teach undergraduate lectures and laboratories in courses related to the cell and molecular biology and general biology majors, along with other courses at all levels as assigned. Courses may include microbiology, survey of microbiology, clinical microbiology. Course offerings may be developed and refined in line with the successful candidate's preparation and scholarly interests. Union faculty members produce scholarship and participate in advising and departmental/university service. Rank assignment commensurate with education/experience. Competitive salary and benefits package. Position subject to final budgetary approval.

About Union University

Founded in 1823, Union University is a private, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, with a total enrollment of about 2,600. The main campus is located in Jackson, Tenn., with additional campuses in Memphis and Hendersonville. A national leader among colleges and universities in promoting a Christian worldview and a Christ-centered approach to education, Union is consistently ranked among the nation's premier Christian universities.

Essential Job Duties

• Teach a full-time course load (24 hours) including upper- and lower-division courses.
• Assign grades, maintain records in accordance with FERPA regulations, and keep regular on-campus office hours.
• Pursue steady growth as a teacher and as a course designer.
• Advise Cell and Molecular Biology and General Biology students in their academic and career paths, including via regular meetings to plan for registration and assess academic progress. Advise other Biology students as needed.
• Contribute to student learning outcomes in the capstone research sequence for biology majors by mentoring research students in developing, collecting, analyzing, and presenting original scientific research.
• Maintain a program of scholarship in line with the department's definition of scholarship, including the public dissemination of scholarly/creative works.
• Work with other Biology Faculty and Staff on the Jackson Campus on projects as needed.
• Participate in standing and ad-hoc university committees in line with expectations for full-time faculty.
• Attend and participate in departmental, divisional, and college-wide meetings and events, including commencements and convocations.
• Participate enthusiastically in the life of the department via shared curriculum development, program planning, assessment, and other activities. Cultivate meaningful community with faculty colleagues, staff, and students.

Other Job Duties Required Qualifications

Requires a Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in an appropriate Biology-related discipline. Candidates currently pursuing relevant advanced degrees will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference given to applicants with previous teaching experience, ideally at the college level.

Christian Requirement

Successful candidates must be professing Christians who are active members of a local church, enthusiastically support Union University's Identity, Mission, Core Values, and Statement of Faith, and articulate a Christian worldview in their work and life.

Physical Requirements

The work performed by this position is of a general office and classroom nature. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to perform the following:

• Communicate clearly in person, on the phone, through a computer, and in writing.
• Move independently from office to classroom and from one campus office/building to another campus office/building.
• Spend extended periods of time managing a classroom or laboratory independently (1 to 3 hours).
• Work performed requires some daily instances of bending, stooping, and carrying items up to 25 pounds.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F122P Special Instructions to Applicants

Documents to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Transcripts
• Statement of Faith
• Faith and Learning Statement
• Philosophy of Teaching

Optional Documents

• Other (1)

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