Assistant Professor of Biology - Methodist College

Overview

Application materials:

• Cover Letter

• CV

• Statement of teaching philosophy

• Graduate transcripts

• Three letters of recommendation

Due date for applications: November 1

Start date: August 2027. Applicants interested in starting in January 2027 should indicate their availability in their cover letter.

Provides educational leadership, ensures a quality learning environment for all students, and plans, organizes, implements and assesses didactic, laboratory and clinical experiences as assigned within the vision, mission, values, and learning domains of the College.

Responsibilities

Teaching:

Demonstrates a current knowledge/skill set in area(s) of expertise; demonstrates mastery of teaching area

Participates in course development and evaluation

Serves as a faculty advisor to students and/or mentor to other faculty

Articulates a teaching philosophy

Demonstrates a mastery of current and relevant literature through incorporation of these materials into classroom work

Uses creative teaching strategies to help students develop critical thinking and analytic skillsScholarship:

Maintains teaching and/or clinical expertise by active engagement in the discipline

Shares expertise with colleagues

Engages in collaborative research or creative activityService:

Contributes to two academic committees at the College; serves as a leader on one committee

Serves on as a volunteer on a local committee in a professional capacity

Serves as a leader on a college committee

Participates in student recruitment

Participates in quality improvement

Presents at workshops or programs at the local level

Qualifications

Education: PhD in Biology, Chemistry, or Related Field

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Salary Range

The compensation range for this position is $23.65per hour - $39.5per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.