Professor of Chemistry​/Natural Science - Oklahoma Baptist University

Professor of Chemistry/Natural Science
-Oklahoma Baptist University OBU Mission Statement

OBU transforms lives by equipping students to pursue academic excellence, integrate faith with all areas of knowledge, engage a diverse world, and live worthy of the high calling of God in Christ.

Oklahoma Baptist University achieves its mission through a shared commitment to the following expectations. All employees must embrace these expectations and model them in their behavior.

• Demonstrate commitment to the essentials of the Christian faith.
• Commit to the mission and vision of Oklahoma Baptist University.
• Treat people with dignity and respect.
• Build relationships on honesty, integrity, and trust.
• Strive for excellence through teamwork, leadership, and a strong work ethic.
• Manage human and financial resources wisely and efficiently.

OBU is a distinguished Christian university committed to integrating faith and learning. We strive to provide an education that fosters intellectual growth, spiritual development, and a commitment to service. The Science Division in the James

E. Hurley School of Science and Mathematics is dedicated to excellence in undergraduate teaching, mentorship, and scholarship, with a particular focus on hands‑on, laboratory‑ and field‑based learning in a Christ-centered, liberal arts context.

We are seeking a chemist or natural scientist, depending on divisional need, to join our faculty. The ideal candidate will have graduate level coursework in chemistry, biology, natural science or related field, demonstrated or emerging excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring, and a deep commitment to Christian faith and practice. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, advise and mentor students, engage in scholarship, and participate in service to the University and broader community.

This position is especially suited for a faculty member who values excellent undergraduate teaching, interdisciplinary collaboration, and faith integration.

• Teach undergraduate courses in chemistry or natural science for majors and non‑majors, as assigned according to divisional needs and the candidate’s expertise.
• Develop and implement effective student‑centered teaching strategies that integrate faith and learning, including laboratory experiences.
• Advise and mentor student in academic planning, professional development, and spiritual formation.
• Participate in curriculum development and ongoing assessment of courses and programs, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and alignment with institutional learning outcomes.
• Engage in scholarship appropriate for a liberal arts environment, including discipline based research, scholarship of teaching and learning, and/or student‑mentored research.
• Integrate the Christian faith into classroom and laboratory environments, helping students consider how a Christian worldview informs the study and practice of science, including ethical dimensions of the sciences.
• Participate in University committees, governance, and campus life as assigned.
• Contribute to advising, recruitment, and retention efforts for science programs.
• Uphold and promote the Christian mission and values of the University in all professional activities.

• Assist in student recruitment through campus events, individual visits, and outreach activities.
• Manage or assist with management of the Wood Science laboratories for teaching, research, and outreach purposes, as appropriate to the candidate’s expertise.
• Participate in community outreach related to the science division, including events for local schools, churches, and community groups.

• Collaborate with faculty across STEM disciplines to support…