East Texas Baptist University invites applications for a full-time, career-track position in Biology. The position will include teaching about 24 credit hours per year, participation in departmental meetings and review, contribution to curriculum development, and student advising duties. The successful candidate will be required to teach introductory and upper-level undergraduate biology courses for science majors, support courses for the School of Nursing and the Department of Kinesiology, and develop courses that contribute to the general education program for non-majors. The candidate may also teach additional upper-level courses in their area of expertise.
ETBU seeks a qualified individual with a minimum of a M.S. in Biology with an emphasis in anatomy and physiology. Applicants in a Biology Ph.D. program will also be considered. Candidates should have teaching experience and a record of professional involvement. Candidates must have a strong commitment to academic scholarship and teaching, as well as the ability to communicate well with students and colleagues. Candidates must possess an appreciation and commitment to teach in Christian higher education through the integration of biblical faith and learning. Candidates must demonstrate a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Faculty must live lifestyles consistent with the University’s biblical standards of morality, temperance, stewardship, as well as membership and active participation in the faculty members’ local Christian church. ETBU faculty are required to participate in the life of the University via faculty/department/school meetings, University Chapel services, prayer emphases, committee participation, local community ministry involvement, and attendance at campus activities and events.
Doctorate degree in biology or a closely-related discipline required.
East Texas Baptist University is located in Marshall, Texas. It is an institution affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas since 1912. Our purpose is the development of intellectual inquiry, social consciousness, wellness, skills for a contemporary society, global awareness, and Christian character, for we believe that these endeavors prepare students to accept the obligations and opportunities to serve humanity and the Kingdom of God. Our primary focus is on quality academic programs in the humanities, natural and social sciences, fine arts, and selected professional areas. We are committed to Christian stewardship and to providing and maintaining an environment conducive to learning, leadership development, and academic excellence. We affirm that the liberal arts form the surest foundation for education and that the Christian faith provides the surest foundation for life.
We strive to serve students of varied ages and of diverse socioeconomic, geographic, cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. We seek students who demonstrate a potential for success in our supportive and challenging environment. We employ Christian faculty who are dedicated to teachi...ng, scholarship, advising, and service as they model the principles of the Christian faith. As a Baptist university we are committed to the integration of learning and Christian faith in the pursuit of truth.