Visiting Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology

As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks a Visiting Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology to promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by demonstrating academic excellence and the potential for distinctive contributions to the holistic development of students. Teaching-focused candidates with a strong background in genetics, developmental biology, or molecular biology are encouraged to apply. The appointment shall begin in the fall of 2025 and may be reappointed for a second year.

The Department of Biology at Marian University is a collaborative academic community committed to fostering student engagement, active learning, problem solving, and hands-on learning. The department offers B.S. and B.A. degrees in Biology and is essential to our Office of Pre-Medicine and Pre-Health Professions, supporting students pursuing careers in any area of healthcare but especially through our Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine. Our programs support students from widely varied backgrounds and experiences, and candidates who can contribute to learning and mentoring from widely varied perspectives are encouraged to apply.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.
• Teaching Load: 24 credit hours per year
• Teach courses in our Principles of Biology sequence as well as lectures and laboratories in molecular biology areas depending on the expertise of the successful candidate and departmental needs.
• Share in the ongoing development and implementation of department and college activities and projects.
• Engage in research, scholarship, and other professional activities.
• Participate in the life of the campus and university service, including participation in faculty governance and co-curricular programs.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Biology or a related field.
• Appointment at the Associate level requires a minimum of five years teaching experience and a plan for involvement of undergraduates in research

• Demonstrated potential for excellence and innovation in student-centered instruction.
• Demonstrated interest in curriculum and program development.

• Potential for ongoing scholarship including but not limited to research, publication, and activity in professional associations.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player who can collaborate with colleagues of diverse backgrounds.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that ensures all types of students can succeed.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For Consideration All Applications Require:

1. Cover Letter
2. Current resume or CV
3. Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.
4. Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.

Please Review Marian University's Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:

https://www.marian.edu/faith

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply