Require Assistant Professor or Clinical (Teaching) Assistant Professor of Biology in Hartsville, SC

Job title: Assistant Professor or Clinical (Teaching) Assistant Professor of Biology

Company: Coker University

Job description: The Coker University Department of Sciences and Mathematics is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Professor or Clinical (Teaching) Assistant Professor of Biology, depending on qualifications, beginning August 2024. This 9-month tenure track or clinical teaching position (multi-year renewable) reports to the Dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences, and includes competitive salary and benefits.



Preferred qualifications include an earned Ph.D. in Biological Sciences for a tenure-track position; ABD or Master's degree (with 18 graduate hours in a biological field) will be considered for a clinical teaching position. Primary teaching responsibilities will include microbiology for biology, health science, and nursing majors; introductory biology courses and laboratories in cell and/or organismal biology; and additional opportunities for courses in the candidate's area of expertise. Preference given to candidates who are also qualified to teach human anatomy and physiology. The primary responsibilities of the position include face-to-face teaching assignments at the undergraduate level. There may be opportunities for online (credentialing preferred) and hybrid teaching.



The University is seeking an individual who is passionate about teaching; applies inclusive pedagogy; is dedicated to working with students in classroom and laboratory-based settings; desires to develop meaningful, collegial working relationships with students, faculty, and staff across campus; is eager to contribute interests and ideas and recruit students for new and innovative courses and programming; and is committed to actively contributing to Coker's mission. The University is committed to proactively mentoring its junior faculty members, supporting a robust culture of undergraduate research, and using a range of pedagogical approaches to create a learning environment that promotes the persistence and success of its students.



To apply, please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement describing how you have promoted student belonging and inclusion, copies of transcripts (official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate), and complete contact information for three professional references. Review of application materials will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.



University Standard Service and Excellence Expectations



Coker's standards of service and excellence to the campus and community is an institutional priority for the university. We pride ourselves in our customer service, communication, and availability to our stakeholders and employees through efficient response times, detailed information, and professionalism.



Located in Hartsville, South Carolina, and founded in 1908, Coker is a student-centered university granting , including , and . Coker is included among the "Best Regional Universities in the South" by U.S. News & World Report and "Best Southeastern Schools" by The Princeton Review. More information is available at and .



Coker University, in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, marital status, veterans or military status, or against individuals with disabilities, or other legally protected classifications in the areas of employment, admission, financial aid or access to educational or extracurricular programs, activities or facilities.

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Location: Hartsville, SC

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