Assistant Professor of Biology
- Employer
- McPherson College
- Location
- McPherson, Kansas
- Salary
- Commensurate with experience and credentials
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- Faculty Jobs
- Science & Technology, Life Sciences
- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
McPherson College (KS) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology beginning August 2019. A Ph.D. in Biology or related field, completed by August 2019, is required.
The position will include teaching responsibilities for introductory biology, molecular biology/genetics, bioinformatics, or other courses that may play to the successful candidate’s strengths.
The Department of Natural Science’s faculty are committed to preparing our students for graduate programs in the natural sciences and the fields of environmental and human health; to providing them an education rich in practical experiences such as laboratory-based courses, student internships, and an undergraduate student research program; and to working closely with them as their academic advisor. The successful candidate will articulate how they will contribute to these goals.
Located in central Kansas, McPherson College is a private, residential, liberal arts college of 700 students, of which 120 are majors in the Natural Science department. McPherson College is an Honor Roll member of the Chronicle of Higher Education’s Great Colleges to Work For, scoring in each of the past three years at an exemplary level in regards to job satisfaction, work/life balance, teaching environment, professional/career development, tenure clarity & process, collaborative government, supervisor or department chair relationship, respect & appreciation, confidence in senior leadership, compensation & benefits, and facilities, workplace & security. Money Magazine recently recognized McPherson College as the best value in higher education in the state of Kansas.
A complete application package will include:
- A letter of application and detailed curriculum vitae
- A brief statement of teaching philosophy
- Three letters of recommendation
- Unofficial transcripts for all relevant degrees (B.A., M.S., Ph.D.)
Course syllabi, assignments, and teaching evaluations may be requested if your application is forwarded to the next round of consideration. Official transcripts will be required of finalists.
Please complete the online application below. Only official transcripts and letters of recommendation may be sent electronically via separate email to hr@mcpherson.edu
Review of applications will begin 15 February 2019 and continue until the position is filled.
McPherson College is an equal opportunity employer, is committed to diversity and encourages applications from women and people from traditionally under-represented groups. McPherson College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic that precludes a person from consideration as an individual.
Organization
McPherson College offers an energized academic community, a multitude of opportunities to connect and a place to come together to face the challenges of the world ahead. We are a liberal arts community producing leaders, creative thinkers and entrepreneurs of the future. Through service, internships, international travel, interdisciplinary studies and athletics, our students experience a unique educational setting unlike any other.
Regardless of major, our students explore – they step outside their own experiences and cultures to prepare for the ever-changing world in which they will live and work.
Our Mission
McPherson College is a vibrant community of persons from diverse faiths and cultural backgrounds committed to its mission: To develop whole persons through scholarship, participation and service.
History
Chartered in 1887 by leaders of the Church of the Brethren, McPherson College has a distinguished history of providing excellent liberal arts and career-oriented education shaped by the essential values of its founding denomination. The College welcomes students of all cultural, economic and religious backgrounds.
Our Students
Approximately 620 Students from 33 states and 6 foreign countries are enrolled at McPherson College, providing a diverse and welcoming community.
The Curriculum
Majors are offered in over 20 academic disciplines. Pre-professional study and the unique option to design an individualized or interdisciplinary major allow students to combine select courses throughout the curriculum to meet their specific personal and professional goals. Our four-year, career-oriented liberal arts approach also provides students with opportunities for internships and experience-based education.
Accreditation
As a member of the North Central Association, McPherson College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC Self Study.pdf). Our teacher education program is certified by the Kansas State Department of Education and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. The College holds numerous memberships with other professional agencies and organizations.
Campus Life
Students have the opportunity to be involved while having fun. Intercollegiate and intramural sports, theatre productions, musical performances, student publications, campus ministry, and a variety of social and community service organizations complement the academic curriculum and provide opportunity for student collaboration and leadership development.
The college’s 23-acre campus is located in the community of McPherson, in central Kansas. In the past decade, the city of McPherson has been consistently ranked in the top 40 of the “Best Small Towns in America,” and Progressive Farmer magazine recently named McPherson County the third-best place to live in rural America and the best place to live in the rural Midwest.
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