Biology Faculty Job at Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC

  • Bob Jones University
  • Greenville, SC

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:Invest in the future by providing young believers with engaging, hands-on, student-centered instruction from a Christian worldview in undergraduate courses (both lecture and lab) in the biology major. This position focuses on, but is not limited to, plant biodiversity, animal biodiversity, field biology, comparative anatomy & physiology, and ecology. A candidate with a Ph.D. in an organismal biology field or related discipline, such as veterinary medicine, horticultural science, or ecology, is desired.

The faculty member will join a diverse but unified team of passionate, undergraduate-focused scholars who are committed to excellence in propelling young Christian biologists into careers and graduate studies in biology. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Mentoring and advising students in the biological sciences who are interested in veterinary school, zoology, and wildlife biology
  • Teaching biology courses related to area(s) of expertise
  • Teaching other assigned courses and labs in general biology topics

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Commitment to developing a conceptual and principle-based approach to teaching
  • Commitment to a biblically consistent view of science, as articulated in the philosophy statement of the BJU Division of Natural Science
  • Exemplification of a biblical role model for students and colleagues
  • Willingness to attend the Summer Institute in Teaching Science, an on-site professional development program
  • College classroom teaching experience preferred

An applicant must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc.  Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support Bob Jones University’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc., (https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php). Employees are to be active members of a local Bible believing church which holds orthodox theology.  Applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, world-class education from a biblical worldview.

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Required Education: PhD

Required Experience: 1-2 years related experience

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