Assoc. Professor - Biology jobs in Salisbury, NC

 Position

Chair & Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology

Division:

Division of Mathematics and Science

Department:

Biology

Reports to:

Dean, Division of Mathematics and Science

Position Summary

Livingstone College seeks applications for an Assistant/Associate

Professor in Biology who will chair the Department of Biology.

Responsibilities include teaching three classes or

nine (9) hours of classes, advising and registering students,

recruiting majors for the department, participating in/supervising writing

and research activities, and other departmental activities as assigned.

Applicant must have college teaching and/or administrative experience,

strong and effective interpersonal skills, demonstrated skills as an

accomplished educator, and the ability to identify and establish

appropriate educational direction.  A commitment to diversity in the

recruitment of students, faculty and staff is important.     The successful

candidate will serve as the chief academic, budgetary, and administrative

leader of the department. The position is open for a start date in August

2023 – the commencement of the Fall 2023 semester.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The results you will deliver each day that matter most!

• Teach 9 hours (3 classes) per semester.
• Hold a minimum of eight (8) office hours per week.
• Supervise and evaluate full and part-time faculty within the Department of Biology.
• Conduct monthly department meetings.
• Attend Department Chair’s meetings hosted by the Division Dean.
• Complete annual and summative assessment reporting for the department.
• Advise and register students for classes.
• Participate in the governance and committee work of the Department, Division and the college.
• Use Blackboard, ECHO 360: Lecture Capture, Smart Board, and other instructional technologies in the classroom.
• Generate new curriculum and develop course syllabi that align with the curriculum goals and student learning outcomes in Biology.
• Participate in scholarly and professional development activities.

Education/ Experience

What you will need to be successful!

• Ph.D. in Biology or closely related area.
• At least five years of teaching experience at the college or university level is required.
• At least three years of experience as a program coordinator, chair or dean is required.

Life at Livingstone College

Why we believe you will love working at Livingstone College!!

Livingstone College is a private, four year liberal arts institution founded in 1879 by the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Secured by a strong commitment to quality instruction, the College offers excellent liberal arts and religious education programs for students designed to develop their potential for leadership and service to a global community.