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