Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology
- Employer
- Claflin University
- Location
- Orangeburg, SC
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- Faculty Jobs
- Science & Technology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Life Sciences
- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Department of Biology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology with a vision to enhance its strong undergraduate program and actively participate in research and teaching in its growing graduate program.
ResponsibilitiesSpecific responsibilities include: daily instruction of courses in the undergraduate and graduate biology program curricula as assigned each semester (expected to teach i.e. courses such as, Biology, Botany Ecology, Environmental Ecology, Technology and Environmental Interaction, Environmental Management) in accordance with the course syllabi, administration of exams, monitoring of student attendance, submission of final grades, and other duties associated with course instruction. In addition to instructional responsibilities, this position requires ongoing compliance with the criteria for faculty performance in research and grantsmanship, faculty development, service to the University and community, committee participation, and other duties as assigned.
QualificationsThis position requires a Ph.D. in the biological sciences/Plant Biology/Ecology. Rank is dependent upon the level of experience and must be appropriate for appointment to the rank of assistant/associate professor. The successful candidate will be an educator who approaches both teaching and research with enthusiasm, is motivated to work with students at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and strives to develop students as scholars. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in the biological sciences and an established record of teaching, research, grantsmanship and service appropriate for appointment to the rank of Assistant/Associate professor.
SALARY: Salary and rank arecommensurate with qualifications.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Candidates must submit an application, letter of application, full curriculum vitae, brief statement of teaching philosophy, transcripts, and at least three professional references with names, addresses and telephone numbers.
Organization
Claflin University is a nationally ranked comprehensive institution of higher education affiliated with The United Methodist Church. A historically black university founded in 1869, Claflin is committed to providing students with access to exemplary educational opportunities in its undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs. Claflin seeks to foster a rich community comprised of students, faculty, staff, and administrators who work to nurture and develop the skills and character needed for engaged citizenship and visionary and effective leadership.
In its undergraduate programs, Claflin provides students with the essential foundation of a liberal arts education. Emphasizing critical and analytic thinking, independent research, oral and written communication skills, the University invites students to use disciplined study to explore and confront the substantive challenges facing the global society. Claflin’s graduate programs provide opportunities for advanced students to increase their specialization in particular fields of study oriented toward professional enhancement and academic growth. Its continuing education programs provide students with expanded avenues for professional development and personal fulfillment.
Clafin Guiding Principles
At the center of everything we do is a system of values informing and guiding all policies and programs. These values, expressed through our decisions and actions, are defined by five overarching guiding principles:
Commitment to Excellence
Through doing things better and differently.
Commitment to Valuing People
By providing a safe, wholesome and healthy environment for our people to live, learn and work.
Commitment to Being Customer Focused
Ensuring that everyone knows who the customer is, and takes steps to show it.
Commitment to Exemplary Educational Programs
By educating our students in a way to help them have a full, quality life and function as productive citizens.
Commitment to Financial Accountability
By putting in place sound and effective fiscal policies which are consistent with the mission and goals of the university.
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