AssistantAssociate Professor of Biology Microbiology
AssistantAssociate Professor of Biology Microbiology
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BethuneCookman University
Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology
Reporting Structure: 1 Chair of the Department of Natural Sciences; 2 Dean of the College of Science Engineering and Mathematics; and 3 Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs
Division: College of Science Engineering and Mathematics Department of Natural Sciences
Job Summary: The Department of Natural Sciences is seeking applicants for a fulltime 9month tenuretrack position at the rank of Assistant/Associate professor in Microbiology starting in August of 2024. The candidate will teach undergraduate lecture/laboratory courses in microbiology introductory courses in biology and seminar courses as needed by the biology program. These courses serve seven bachelors degree programs including our B.S. in Biology B.S. in Chemistry and B.S. in Integrated Environmental Science. The successful applicant must be capable of and committed to effective teaching program level assessment of student learning and working with diverse populations. BethuneCookman University (BCU) is a historically black college or university (HBCU) that seeks avid scholars dedicated to excellence in teaching and research and to the continued enhancement of the academic environment for students and colleagues. Founded by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune in 1904 BCU is a United Methodist Churchrelated university offering baccalaureate and masters degrees. The University has deep roots in the
history of America and continues to provide services to the broader community through a focus on service learning and civic engagement. BethuneCookman University accomplishes its mission by providing quality instruction in an intellectually stimulating environment that nurtures the mind (intellect) the heart (transformative leadership) and the hand (service learning) according to our founders motto and the institutions seal.
Duties/Responsibilities: The primary role of the successful candidate will be to provide exceptional teaching using modern pedagogical methods experiential learning and innovative techniques. The person will contribute to the departments teaching mission by servicing nonmajors (nursing etc. and teaching advanced microbiologyrelated courses as well as fundamental aspects of biology. The candidate is expected to develop an externally funded research program that engages and trains undergraduate students in modern field and laboratorybased approaches in their area of expertise. Finally the person will contribute to the University through serviceoriented duties including serving on committees community outreach efforts or studentcentered activities.
Required Skills/Abilities: In addition to the requirements discussed above in order to be a leading applicant in this search the applicant must be fluent in the English language be able to communicate effectively to a diverse student population be experienced in programlevel assessment of student learning and the effective use of innovative curricular approaches that are studentcentered inquirybased and handson oriented and be familiar with learning management systems (ex. Canvas Moodle etc.. The candidate must also be able to demonstrate outstanding potential for excellence in teaching through a successful interview and /or classroom demonstration. Lastly the candidate must be a U.S. citizen or hold permanent resident status.
Education and Experience: A minimum of a masters degree in a relevant Biological Science is required but a Ph.D. is preferred.
Preferred Skills Experience and Education: The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. in microbiology or closely related discipline be able to work and engage effectively with faculty staff and students from diverse ethnic cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds demonstrated publications in peerreviewed journals and the ability to support an extramural research program at the undergraduate level.
Physical Requirements: The candidate must be able to handle minor tasks associated with their position and be versed in maintaining safety regulations in laboratory environments.
The University does not discriminate based on race color national and ethnic origin sex retaliation marital status religion or disability or any other applicable local state or federal regulation. Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities equal employment opportunity and Title IX matters should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at.
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