<p>Position Overview</p> <p>Bluefield University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenured position in the Department of Biology at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, depending on qualifications and experience. We seek a dynamic and student-focused educator with a passion for teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts setting. The successful candidate will teach a range of foundational biology courses, including but not limited to, General Biology, Human Biology, Fundamentals of Biology, and associated laboratory sections, along with courses in the candidate's area of expertise while contributing to the ongoing development of an engaging, hands-on science curriculum.</p> <p>Primary Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Teach in-person and online undergraduate courses such as General Biology I & II, Human Biology, Fundamentals of Biology, and other biology courses along with corresponding laboratory sessions. </li><li>Develop and implement innovative teaching strategies that promote active learning and scientific inquiry. </li><li>Assess student performance and adjust content and/or delivery strategies to meet student needs. </li><li>Assess student performance and adjust content and/or delivery strategies to meet the student's needs. </li><li>Recruit, advise and mentor students pursuing degrees in biology and related disciplines. </li><li>Maintain an active program of professional development, scholarship, or research appropriate to a teaching-focused institution. </li><li>Participate in departmental and university service, including committee work, curriculum development and participation in commencement. </li><li>Support the university's mission, values, and Christian worldview through teaching, mentoring, and community engagement. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Required:</p> <ul> <li>Master's degree or Ph.D. in Biology or a closely related field. </li><li>Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching or strong potential for effective instruction. </li><li>Commitment to student success, experiential learning, and integration of faith and learning within a liberal arts context. </li><li>Possesses faith in and commitment to Jesus Christ. </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li>Experience teaching introductory-level biology, human biology and other biology courses with labs. </li><li>Ability to incorporate technology, fieldwork, or research-based learning experiences into coursework. </li><li>Record of scholarship and/or professional involvement in biological sciences. </li></ul> <p>Rank and Compensation</p> <p>Rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) and salary will be commensurate with academic qualifications, experience, and record of teaching and scholarship. A comprehensive benefits package is included.</p> <p>Performance Standards</p> <p>This position is subject to at least an annual evaluation based upon the job duties, responsibilities, and functions as set forth above. The University reserves the right to change, reassign, or combine job duties and positions at any time.</p> <p>Ergonomic Requirements</p> <p>Physical Demands</p> <p>The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position is not necessarily a physically demanding job and requires no specific physical demands other than those typical in a modern office environment. Normal responsibilities should not afford risks of accidental injury.</p> <p>Specialized Equipment Requirements</p> <p>The use of specialized equipment listed here is representative of equipment an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position requires no specialized equipment other than equipment typically used in a modern office environment, including personal computers, calculators, copiers, and fax machines.</p> <p>Working Conditions and Environment</p> <p>The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the duties, responsibilities, and functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties, responsibilities, and functions. This position has no specific working conditions; the work environment is typical to that of a small private residential institution of higher education, with physical remote site locations within 500 miles of the main campus in Bluefield, Virginia.</p> <p>Approvals</p> <p>The job duties, responsibilities, functions, and requirements delineated above should not be interpreted as an all-inclusive list of the same. Additional duties, responsibilities, functions, and requirements may be assigned as deemed appropriate. The University reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, responsibilities, and functions, or combine positions at any time. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the University. Position descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The University maintains its status as an at-will employer.</p> <p>Application Process</p> <p>To apply for this position, select "Apply Now" below or visit: https://www.bluefield.edu/employment/ to complete the employment application and upload the following:</p> <ul> <li>Letter of interest </li><li>Resume or Curriculum Vitae </li><li>Statement of Christian Faith </li><li>Statement of Teaching Philosophy </li><li>Transcripts </li><li>Three letters of reference </li></ul> <p>To be considered for this position, all application requirements listed above must be completed.</p> <p>Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.</p> <p>Please note the definition of "Official Transcripts"</p> <p>Hard-copy transcripts and other academic records are considered "official" when they arrive in a sealed, stamped, official envelope with the seal and any other security feature intact. Electronic transcripts are considered "official" when we receive them from a secure site formally linked to the sending institution or testing service.</p> <p>Academic records received in any other condition, such as transcripts that arrive in an unsealed envelope, that are emailed or uploaded by the student, or that are printed from the university portal, are not considered "official."</p> <p>Official transcripts may be sent to:</p> <p>Academic Affairs Office</p> <p>Bluefield University</p> <p>3000 College Avenue</p> <p>Bluefield, VA 24605</p> <p>Bluefield University is a Christ-centered learning community developing servant leaders to transform the world. We are looking to hire employees who will embrace this mission.</p> <p>Bluefield University is a private, not-for-profit institution affiliated with the Baptist General Association of Virginia. Bluefield University shall not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under local, state, or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other University-administered programs. This institution encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.</p>