Assistant​/Associate Professor - Biology

Location: Bluefield

Position Overview

Bluefield University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenured position in the Department of Biology at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, depending on qualifications and experience. We seek a dynamic and student-focused educator with a passion for teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts setting. The successful candidate will teach a range of foundational biology courses, including but not limited to, General Biology, Human Biology, Fundamentals of Biology, and associated laboratory sections, along with courses in the candidate's area of expertise while contributing to the ongoing development of an engaging, hands-on science curriculum.

Primary Responsibilities

* Teach in-person and online undergraduate courses such as General Biology I & II, Human Biology, Fundamentals of Biology, and other biology courses along with corresponding laboratory sessions.

* Develop and implement innovative teaching strategies that promote active learning and scientific inquiry.

* Assess student performance and adjust content and/or delivery strategies to meet student needs.

* Assess student performance and adjust content and/or delivery strategies to meet the student's needs.

* Recruit, advise and mentor students pursuing degrees in biology and related disciplines.

* Maintain an active program of professional development, scholarship, or research appropriate to a teaching-focused institution.

* Participate in departmental and university service, including committee work, curriculum development and participation in commencement.

* Support the university's mission, values, and Christian worldview through teaching, mentoring, and community engagement.

Qualifications

Required:

* Master's degree or Ph.D. in Biology or a closely related field.

* Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching or strong potential for effective instruction.

* Commitment to student success, experiential learning, and integration of faith and learning within a liberal arts context.

* Possesses faith in and commitment to Jesus Christ.

Preferred:

* Experience teaching introductory-level biology, human biology and other biology courses with labs.

* Ability to incorporate technology, fieldwork, or research-based learning experiences into coursework.

* Record of scholarship and/or professional involvement in biological sciences.

Rank and Compensation

Rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) and salary will be commensurate with academic qualifications, experience, and record of teaching and scholarship. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

Performance Standards

This position is subject to at least an annual evaluation based upon the job duties, responsibilities, and functions as set forth above. The University reserves the right to change, reassign, or combine job duties and positions at any time.

Ergonomic Requirements

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position is not necessarily a physically demanding job and requires no specific physical demands other than those typical in a modern office environment.

Normal responsibilities should not afford risks of accidental injury.

Specialized Equipment Requirements

The use of specialized equipment listed here is representative of equipment an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position requires no specialized equipment other than equipment typically used in a modern office environment, including personal computers, calculators, copiers, and fax machines.

Working Conditions and Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the duties, responsibilities, and functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties,…