Tenure Track Faculty Position EcologyEnvironmental Biology

Lookout Mountain, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Covenant College Job Posting

Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Ecology/Environmental Biology

The Department of Biology at Covenant College an agency of the Presbyterian Church in America and an academically rigorous Christian college emphasizing the liberal arts in the Reformed and Presbyterian tradition invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position beginning July 1 2026. Rank and compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach a sophomore-level Ecology course upper-level elective courses in ecology or environmental biology and a lab science course for non-majors.
Maintain and strengthen our existing consortial partnership with the Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies and oversee Covenants environmental stewardship and sustainability certificate program
Engage in research scholarship and other professional activities
Mentor and advise undergraduate students
Participate in the life of the campus community and faculty governance

Qualifications:

A doctoral degree with specialization in ecology or environmental biology is required. Preference will be given to those candidates with teaching experience and interest in establishing an active field of research program with undergraduates that can take advantage of Covenants land holdings and location in southern Appalachia.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research
Commitment to the mission of Covenant College

Interested and qualified candidates should send the following documentation to Dr. Collin Messer at :
Curriculum Vitae
A Testimony of Christian Faith and Experience
Philosophy of Christian Higher Education
A Response to The Westminster Confession indicating agreement and any scruples with rationales

Dr. Collin Messer
Vice-President for Academic Affairs
Covenant College
14049 Scenic Highway
Lookout Mt. GA 30750
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Covenant College Job PostingTenure-Track Faculty Position in Ecology/Environmental BiologyThe Department of Biology at Covenant College an agency of the Presbyterian Church in America and an academically rigorous Christian college emphasizing the liberal arts in the Reformed and Presbyterian traditi...