The Department of Biology at Gordon College invites applications for a tenure-track position to begin with the fall semester of 2010. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. and a strong commitment to scholarship, teaching, and mentoring of undergraduate students.

The Biology Department offers outstanding colleagues—faculty who are committed to excellence—and motivated students eager to engage in research and professional activities with faculty. Principal teaching responsibilities include marine science and microbiology, with additional teaching in non-majors science, general biology and the summer marine biology institute. Other responsibilities include coordinating the marine science program and being in charge of our research boat.

The department is housed in the new Ken Olsen Science Center. Gordon College is a member of the elite Annapolis Group, a consortium of the nation's leading liberal arts institutions and among the premiere Christian liberal arts colleges in the country. Gordon offers excellent academics, a strong sense of community and an atmosphere of open intellectual inquiry and personal responsibility within the framework of Christian faith.

Gordon College is located in a classic New England town on Boston’s North Shore. For more information, please visit our web page at www.gordon.edu Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please submit letter of application, CV, statement of planned future research, a sample of scholarly writing, and statement of educational philosophy. Applications can be emailed to <cathy.thiele@gordon.edu> or sent via U.S. mail to Dan Russ, Academic Dean, 255 Grapevine Road, Wenham, MA 01984

Tenure Track Position in Organic Chemistry Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego CA

The Department of Chemistry at Point Loma Nazarene University is seeking candidates for a full-time tenure-track Organic Chemistry teaching position. Responsibilities begin mid-August 2010. Applicants must be capable of excellent teaching and committed to building and sustaining a vigorous undergraduate research program. Candidates of all ranks will be considered.

Responsibilities:

Teach undergraduate courses that include organic chemistry courses and labs, along with general education and service courses.
Supervise student research projects.
Participate in departmental activities, serve on faculty committees, and perform other normal faculty duties.

Qualifications: Education: Ph.D. required. Experience: Evidence of a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and research. Postdoctoral work and undergraduate teaching experience are desirable. Philosophy: Thorough commitment to the concept of Christian liberal arts education. Desire to work in an evangelical institution in the Wesleyan tradition, and support the religious and educational goals of the university Personal: Evidence of vital Christian faith.

Other Information: The Department of Chemistry offers BS degrees in Chemistry, Biology/Chemistry, and Environmental Science. The department has five full-time faculty members, a strong commitment to quality teaching, and a forty-year tradition of undergraduate research. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The University encourages applications from women and minorities.

Additional information is available at the PLNU website (www.pointloma.edu) or by contacting the chair of the department, Kenneth A. Martin at kmartin@pointloma.edu

The Physics Department at Wheaton College (IL) invites applications for an anticipated tenure-track assistant professor position in physics starting fall 2010. Ph.D. required. Applicants must be committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship in a liberal arts environment. We are interested in candidates who utilize physics education research-based curricula. A successful candidate would establish an experimental, computational, or theoretical research program involving undergraduates. Field of expertise is open. The College is located 25 miles west of Chicago and is near two national laboratories. For more information, please visit http://www.wheaton.edu/physics.

Wheaton College is an evangelical Protestant Christian liberal arts college whose faculty and staff affirm a Statement of Faith and adhere to lifestyle expectations. The College complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment. Women and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.Review of applications will beginFebruary 15, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.Applicants should send a curriculum vitae and a description of the applicant’s teaching philosophy and research interests to Dr. Stewart DeSoto; Chair of the Physics Department; Wheaton College; Wheaton, IL 60187.Application materials will be sent to eligible candidates.

Full Time Tenure Track- Beginning the Fall Semester of 2010.

Join a department that actively involves students in collaborative research projects that provide practical applications of topics from coursework.

Responsibilities: Teaching a range of introductory and upper-level physics courses, conducting research with students, advising students, and assisting in curriculum development. The successful candidate must possess outstanding creative, interpersonal and leadership skills, provide evidence of teaching excellence in all levels of undergraduate physics, including labs and courses for non-majors, and have a strong commitment to evangelical Christian faith.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in physics is required at time of hire. Preference will be given to those applicants who can actively involve students in research. Background areas, such as optics or biophysics, which complement those already represented in the department, and which would provide opportunities for internal and external research collaborations, are especially welcome. Academic rank determined based on previous teaching experience.

For questions specific to this position, contact Dr. Mark Yuly; mark.yuly@houghton.edu; 585-567-9282 (direct) or 585-567-9280 (Department Administrative Assistant).

Applications: SeeProcedure for Applicants

Interested applicants should send, by electronic means, the following:

• Letter identifying the position for which applying, and detailing qualifications and teaching philosophy

• Current Curriculum Vita

• Names of three references with complete contact information

• Completed Faculty Application, including written responses to the two questions listed on the final page of the application.

Send all materials to: facultyapplications@houghton.edu.

Salary: From £31,311 - £38, 391 per annum inclusive (pay award pending)

The Centre for Philosophy of Natural and Social Science is seeking to appoint a three year research officer in the Templeton Project, ‘God’s Order, Man’s Order and the Order of Nature’ from 30 September 2010. The post holder will have the exciting opportunity to work within an international team of experts in history-and-philosophy of science and theology from LSE, Oxford and UCSD and play a key role in advancing research at the interface of those fields. Established competence in one of these areas is required, as well as evidence of ability in both.

Candidates should have a PhD and will be required to conduct project research both independently and in a team, contribute to the intellectual agenda of project activities, maintain research relations with the project team and write up research for publication in a variety of modes, including peer-reviewed journals and/or a book and non-academic venues.

Full application details can be obtained at www.lse.ac.uk/jobsatLSE. If you cannot download the forms, email hr.recruit.res@lse.ac.uk or call 0207 955 7859 quoting reference RES/09/11.

Applications must be received by 5:30 pm by 16 December 2009

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, Assistant, Associate Professor

Department of Biological Sciences

Biola University, School of Arts and Sciences, seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate position in environmental science. Earned doctorate and teaching experience at college level required. The university is seeking an individual with a background in environmental science or a related field that possesses the ability to develop and teach a wide variety of lower and upper division courses in the discipline, including BIOS 101 Introduction to Environmental Science with a Creation care, stewardship approach. Other responsibilities include advising students, directing the major and participating in departmental and university-wide affairs. Academic position with a load of 12 units per semester.

Biola University is an evangelical Christian university I which faculty endorse a university statement of faith and community values, and who are committed to the integration of faith and learning. The mission of Biola University is biblically centered education, scholarship and service equipping men and women in mind and character to impact the world for the Lord Jesus Christ. At the heart of oru mission is respect for all persons, integrity and diligence in word and deed, and awe and reverence for God’s work. We see God’s inspiration for creativity and excellence in the fulfillment of our mission. All of our faculty and staff must also be in agreement with our Doctrinal Statement which may be found on our website: www.biola.edu.

Please send a letter of application indicating agreement with doctrinal statement, statement of educational philosophy, and curriculum vitae to the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, Biola University, 13800 Biola Avenue, La Mirada, CA 90639; Applications will be mailed to promising candidates.

Judson University in Elgin, IL is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in
Chemistry and Biochemistry for the Fall of 2010. Full details are available
at http://www.judsonu.edu/about/jobs/template.aspx?id=5536

MESSIAHCOLLEGE - Position Announcement

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Physical Chemistry

TheDepartment of Chemistry and Biochemistryin the School of Health and Natural Sciences at MessiahCollege invites applications for a term-tenure position in Physical Chemistry.

Responsibilities: Primary teaching responsibilities will be in the area of physical and general chemistry. Willingness to teach environmental chemistry would be beneficial as well. Additionally, this individual must be able to mentor undergraduate research projects, develop personal scholarship to meet term-tenure and promotion requirements, and contribute to institutional service (e. g. academic advising, committee work, student recruitment, etc.)

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry or a related discipline. Demonstrated commitment to excellence in college teaching, mentoring of student research, and scholarship is required. The successful candidate must be committed to best educational practices as applied to undergraduate science education and the integration of Christian faith and learning.

The College: MessiahCollege is a Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences. The College is committed to an embracing evangelical spirit rooted in the Anabaptist, Pietist, and Wesleyan traditions of the Christian Church. Our mission is to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character, and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership, and reconciliation in church and society. MessiahCollege is a teaching institution which emphasizes instruction but values research and public service. Strong support is given to faculty growth and scholarship.

Position Open: Fall 2009

Compensation: Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applications: Nominations and applications are welcome. The search committee will begin reviewing completed applications on October 15, 2009 and continue until a suitable candidate is hired. Applicants should submit, in duplicate, a letter of interest, a current curriculum vitae, transcripts, and an essay describing their teaching and research interests including how they would adapt these interests to provide collaborative research projects for undergraduate students. The candidate should have three professional reference letters sent by October 15, 2009. Please address all inquires, applications, and nominations to:

Anne M. Reeve, Ph.D.

Physical Chemist Search Committee

P.O. Box 3049

MessiahCollege

Grantham, PA17027

Women and Minorities Are Strongly Encouraged to Apply

Messiah College, a Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences, does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, ethnic/national origin, disability, race, or gender in its education programs, admissions, or employment policies.

Richard W. Schaeffer, Ph. D.
Associate Professor and Acting Chair

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Box 3049
MessiahCollege
One College Ave.
Grantham, PA17027
717-796-1800 ext. 3931

Tenure-Track Full-time Chemistry Professor

Posted: 09/29/2009

Open until filled

Bethel College-Indiana is seeking applications for a tenure track professor starting August 2010. Eligible candidates must hold a Ph.D. and be able to teach organic chemistry and nursing chemistry. Bethel College is a Christian Liberal Arts institution, fostering an environment of vibrant community of faith, excellence in teaching and learning, and service to others, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. More information about Bethel and an online application may be found at http://www.BethelCollege.edu/ChemistryJob. Interested candidates are invited to electronically submit a faculty application, cover letter, current curriculum vita, brief statement of faith, statement of educational philosophy and faith-learning integration to Dennis Crocker, VP for Academic Services, at dennis.crocker@bethelcollege.edu. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2009, but will continue until the position is filled.

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Assistant Professor of Physics (PDF) Full-time, Tenure Track Application Review Begins: October 1, 2009 The successful candidate will demonstrate a clear commitment to Whitworth’s mission, strong teaching skills, an emerging record of publications, and a commitment to institutional service. Teaching responsibilities for this position span the entire physics curriculum, from courses for non-science majors, to introductory physics courses for majors, to upper-division courses in various areas of physics. More...

Tenure track organic chemistry position.
LeTourneau University, Longview, TX  www.letu.edu 
LeTourneau is a small, undergraduate, Christian college in the piny woods of east Texas.
We are seeking an organic chemist for a tenure track position.  Candidates should have a strong commitment to the integration of faith and science while also demonstrating potential for excellence in both teaching and undergraduate research.

Informal inquiries can be made to Gary DeBoer at garydeboer@letu.edu or phone 903-233-3955.
If the right candidate is found a formal application can be initiated.

Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Biology, School of Natural Sciences

Taylor University, Upland, Indiana

Taylor University is seeking applications and nominations of distinguished candidates to teach in the department of Biology in Physiology. This is a tenure-track position beginning August 2010. Appointment will be at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, and salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates who will have completed an earned doctorate in Physiology or a closely related field by August 2010 will be considered. A strong interest in undergraduate teaching is required, and previous teaching and/or postdoctoral experience are desired. The Candidate should have experience or interest in Undergraduate Research and International or Global engagement. Candidates must be strongly committed to the educational mission and evangelical Christian orientation of the University.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will teach Human Anatomy and Physiology, Animal Physiology, other courses as appropriate, and possibly a course of personal interest. Student advising in areas of specialty and undergraduate collaborative research are expected.

DEPARTMENT: The Department of Biology continues to be a leader in biology education with strengths lying in preparation of students for graduate school, health science programs (including medical school, dental school, veterinary school, physician assistant, physical therapy, public health and other allied health programs) and science education. The department seeks to highly prepare its majors for the future by providing a strong foundation in biological science. The department has 125 majors and offers both BA and BS degrees in Biology. Individualized tracks within the major are in the areas of Allied Health, Environmental Biology, Graduate School/Research, Pre-Medicine, and Science Education.

LOCATION: Taylor University, a four-year liberal arts university holding to a strong evangelical Christian position, is located in Upland, Indiana. Upland is on Indiana Highway 22, five miles east of I-69, fifty miles south of Fort Wayne and sixty miles north of Indianapolis.

APPLICATION: Inquiries, credentials and supporting materials should be addressed to: Dr. Mark Biermann, Dean, School of Natural Science, or academics@taylor.edu. Selected candidates will be sent an appointment questionnaire for completion and return. All materials will remain confidential. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply. Evaluation of applications will begin October 5, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Additional information is available at www.taylor.edu/academics/natural_sciences or by emailing mlbiermann@taylor.edu.

Taylor University is a Christ-centered educational institution, and an evangelical, interdenominational covenant community committed to advancing life-long learning and ministering the redemptive love of Jesus Christ to a world in need.

Taylor University complies with federal and state guidelines for nondiscrimination in employment.

Taylor University, 236 West Reade Ave., Upland, IN 46989-1001; 765-998-5204; 1-800-882-3456; www.taylor.edu