Job Description

Culver-Stockton College invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Biology .

This is a full-time, tenure-track position beginning in August 2025. Primary areas of specialty or experience in Cell and Molecular Biology, Genetics, and/or Microbiology is required Culver-Stockton College is a full member participant in the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's (HHMI) Science Education Alliance National Genomics Research Initiative. The successful candidate may participate in teaching an innovative, research-based three-semester course for first-year students as part of this HHMI partnership. This is a traditional face-to-face position in a dynamic experientially based program with some online teaching as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for teaching undergraduate classes in the major as needed.
• Participation in undergraduate research is encouraged through advising and/or formal teaching duties associated
• with senior capstone courses.
• Participate in normal department and division service activities, including committee work, program and course
• assessment, curriculum development, and outreach to the community.
• Candidates should be committed to excellence in teaching and scholarship.
• A strong commitment to recruitment and academic advising is expected.
• Must have the ability to work effectively with students and colleagues and have a strong commitment to
• undergraduate liberal arts education.
• May be asked to contribute to the general education curriculum’s quantitative literacy requirements, as well.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in biological sciences or equivalent is by date of appointment or closely related field required.
• ABD candidates will be considered.
• Strong analytical and programming skills.
• Experience in teaching biology and/or related field courses at the undergraduate level.
• Strong commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education and experiential learning, teaching and student success.
• A strong commitment to academic advising is expected.
• Ability to work effectively with students and colleagues from a variety of backgrounds.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement matching, tuition remission/exchange and much more.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit the following application materials to Culver-Stockton College, Human Resources, One College Hill, Canton, MO 63435. Electronic submissions to humanresources@culver.edu are highly encouraged!

• A cover letter addressing qualifications and teaching philosophy.
• A curriculum vitae.
• Contact information for three professional references.

Join us at Culver-Stockton College and make a difference in the lives of our students while advancing your career!

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