Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology

Full-time, Tenure Track, Start: July 1, 2024, On-Campus

Teach undergraduate courses on campus in, but not limited to, Biology, Ecology, Botany and Zoology, normal teaching load is 24 credits each year.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Teach courses in, but not limited to, Biology, Ecology, Botany and Zoology. A normal teaching load is 24 credits each year.
• Prepare, administer and clean-up required labs and related equipment each week and participate in the overall maintenance of the science labs.
• Advise students in the Department of Biological and Health Science.
• Stay abreast of scholarly developments in specific and relevant fields as well as current teaching methodologies, curriculum development, and assessment.
• Contribute to the field of science and/or the profession of college-level teaching.
• Support the mission, goals and objectives of Crown College
• Engage in general faculty responsibilities that include; participation in department and faculty meetings, care of students, Crown College committee assignments, and minimum 10 scheduled office hours per week to be available to students.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Demonstrated experience and expertise teaching Biology courses at the college level.
• Strong interpersonal skills and positive energy regarding professional education.
• Established ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Demonstrate excellence in spoken, written and electronic communication skills.
• Ability to integrate collegiate teaching and the Christian faith.
• Experience evaluating students’ work and reporting results promptly.
• Agreement and personal alignment with the Crown College Statement of Faith and Community Covenant.
• Must be a committed Christian who is active in a local church.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master of Science degree in Biology or related field
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness
• Experience using computer technology in the teaching/learning process
• Demonstrated curricular designing

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (in addition to the above minimum qualifications):

• Earned PhD in Biology or related field.
• 5+ years of full-time teaching experience, especially in Christian higher education
• 3+ years of full-time teaching K-12 in the field of science
• Familiarity and/or experience with standards and assessments
• Experience with advising

TO APPLY:

Email the following to facultyjobs@crown.edu 

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. An approximate 3 page essay answering the question: How will you integrate faith and teaching, learning and research in your discipline at Crown College?