Assistant Professor, Anatomy/Physiology, Department of Biological/Environmental Sciences (9-Mo-TT)
Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences invites individuals interested in serving in a Christian university environment to apply for a faculty position in Biology at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2023. This tenure track, 9-month appointment carries a 3-3 teaching load.
Qualified candidates will hold a Ph.D. in Biology (or a sub-specialty of Biology), Anatomy, or Physiology from an institutionally accredited college or university (or equivalent) by August 16, 2023. Successful candidates will have track records of research productivity and the potential for externally funded research.
For this position, we are seeking an outstanding individual whose research uses modern techniques to address questions in the biological sciences. The area of specialization is open, but those whose research would enhance the breadth of the department and who have a history of collegial collaboration are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate is expected to teach courses in Human Anatomy and Physiology, introductory biology, and develop upper-level elective courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. Most courses follow a lecture/lab model and experience in teaching and developing these and related courses is highly desirable. We are particularly interested in candidates with a demonstrated interest in inquiry-based teaching such as course-based research experiences, bounded-inquiry, or other high-impact practices. Faculty are expected to mentor undergraduate research; ideal applicants will have experience mentoring undergraduates from a variety of backgrounds. A strong commitment to academic advising and involvement in shared governance through committee work is expected.
The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences has 11 full-time faculty members, and the department offers undergraduate majors and minors in Biology, Environmental Science, Marine Science, and Neuroscience. Currently the department has 136 majors and 28 minors.
Samford University (www.samford.edu) is the largest privately supported and fully accredited institution for higher learning in Alabama. Located in suburban Birmingham, the University was founded in 1841 and has 430 full time faculty and more than 5,600 students representing 42 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and 18 countries. Samford has been nationally recognized for academics, affordability and value by a number of prestigious publications and rankings. The Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education ranks Samford 1st nationally for student engagement and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance ranks Samford 34th among private universities in the U.S. for value and affordability. The University is dedicated to the promotion of rigorous academic inquiry in a Christian setting. The University seeks and prefers employee applicants of the Christian faith and offers competitive salaries with a generous benefits package.
Application deadline will be November 30, 2022 and review of applications will begin on that date. Please submit the following documents: 1) an application letter that includes statement of teaching philosophy and experience and a description of research interests and activities, 2) a curriculum vitae with contact information for three references, 3) evidence of teaching effectiveness, 4) an application for faculty position, and 5) the faculty applicant Christian mission statement. (The application and the Christian mission statement are available at the links below.) Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. The successful candidate must pass a background check. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, as Samford will not sponsor any employment visa for this position. Samford University and Howard College of Arts and Sciences embrace diversity in their faculty, students, and staff and encourage applications from those who would add to the diversity of our academic community.
Application for Faculty Position can be found at:
https://www.samford.edu/departments/files/Human_Resources/application-for-faculty-employment.pdf
Faculty Applicant Christian Mission Statement can be found at:
Please submit all materials as PDF format to: Questions may be addressed to:
FACAPP@samford.edu Chair, Biological and Environmental Sciences
SUBJECT: Biology – Anatomy/Physiology Dr. Anthony Overton at: aoverton@samford.edu
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