Tenure Track Faculty - Biology

Position: Tenure Track Faculty - Biology (26-10)
Francis Marion University and the Department of Biology invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology. We are seeking candidates who have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and research at a comprehensive liberal arts institution.

Faculty Responsibilities:

* Teaching:

* Teach human anatomy lectures and labs to pre-health students.

* Occasionally teach introductory biology courses as needed.

* Opportunity to teach (or develop) additional courses in area of expertise.

* Service:

* Contribute to the department, university, and discipline through activities such as academic advising, student recruitment, faculty governance, and professional service (e.g., organizing conferences, serving on editorial boards, or participating in scientific societies).

* Research:

* Develop and maintain an active research program within one's biological discipline that actively engages undergraduate students in collaborative inquiry and contributes to the broader scientific community.

The position is a standard nine-month, tenure-track contract with a teaching load of 7 courses/year (21 contact hours, lab hours fully count). The human anatomy course primarily prepares students interested in applying to professional FMU programs, including Nursing, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Language Pathology, as well as forthcoming programs in Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant Studies.

Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. There is potential to teach additional courses during the summer for additional compensation. Generous internal funding is available on a competitive basis to support travel, research, and undergraduate scholarship.

FMU Requirements:
An earned doctorate in biology or a related discipline from an accredited institution. ABD candidates will be considered but must have completed their degree before their contract starts. Some demonstration of teaching human anatomy at the undergraduate level is preferred.

Expected start date:
August 16, 2026.

The following application materials are required:

* Letter of Interest (referencing position number 26-10).

* Curriculum vitae.

* Teaching Statement expressing teaching experience and philosophy.

* Research Statement describing research interests and long-term research objectives and how the work would involve undergraduate researchers.

* Copies of all transcripts (official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate).

* Names and contact information for at least three references.

* FMU Faculty Application.

To obtain a Faculty Application please

Send Application Materials to:

Dr. Charlene Wages, Vice President for Administration and Planning, Francis Marion University

P.O. Box 100547, Florence, SC . Or email to: hrassist, or FAX to:

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

About the Biology Department:
The new hire would join a vibrant and collaborative department of 20 faculty that span a wide range of disciplines. We strive for academic excellence within our comprehensive programs using creative teaching, insightful research, and collaborative and impactful service. To learn more about Francis Marion University's Department of Biology, please visit: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Any questions regarding this position can be directed to the Department Chair, Dr.

Vernon Bauer (vbauer).

About Francis Marion University: FMU is a state-assisted, regional university sitting on over 800 acres and serving approximately 4,200 students in Florence, SC. FMU is an adamant supporter of academic freedom. The institution takes a strong faculty governance approach with an active AAUP chapter. The campus is within easy driving distance of the state capitol Columbia, as well as other areas of interest including Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Charlotte, Asheville, and Savannah.

In addition to facilities on the main campus, FMU also owns Wildsumaco Biological Station, a field station on the east slope of the Andes in Ecuador, and the Freshwater Ecology Center (FEC), a research facility located 15 minutes from campus with 146 acres of old wood forest and…