Career Center

The Department of Biology at the University of Saint Joseph invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty appointment as an Assistant Professor starting August 2023.  The growing department serves both undergraduate and graduate biology students with a range of interests including healthcare professions, cellular and molecular biomedical research, and environmental/ecological biology.  This position will primarily serve undergraduate students, however opportunities to teach in our fully online biology master's program are also available. A record of research, publication and service is required for the successful granting of tenure.

Primary responsibilities include teaching 24 contact hours each year, as well as active participation in curriculum development, student advisement, and faculty-led student research.  The ideal candidate for this position should have experience in teaching at higher education institutions, ideally with foundational courses in biology as well as other courses related to their discipline. A strong preference will be given to candidates who can teach both lecture and laboratory courses such as anatomy and physiology and introductory biology.  The ability to teach courses in genetics, bioinformatics, genomics, and/or proteomics is a plus.  There will also be an opportunity to teach graduate online courses that complement the candidate's background and the current need for graduate offerings in the department. Candidates should be prepared to discuss their research program and identify how such a program would complement the department and institution.  In summary, candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence and scholarship exemplified by the balance of teaching students in the laboratory/field and classroom using both traditional and online pedagogies. The Biology Department is committed to innovative teaching practices, equity pedagogy, and active scholarship.  The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to participate in professional development programming through our Teaching and Learning Center.

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Biology or a related field by time of appointment or ABD by the starting date.
• Evidence of experience with personalized instruction of undergraduate students (or other related populations).
• Evidence of potential to maintain an active scholarship agenda that leads to publications, competitive external grant submission, and undergraduate student participation.
• Evidence of service, including university or community service, or the potential of engaging in service opportunities
• Cultural competency to work with diverse student and/or employee population
• Commitment to the mission of the University of Saint Joseph
• Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Teaching experience in higher education
• Experience with delivery of online courses
• Experience with interdisciplinary collaborations
• Post-doctoral experience 

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $56,000-$59,000 per year. The final offer will be based on the successful candidate's qualification and experience. 

Benefits:

• 403(b) with employer match
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off & 10 paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Tuition Waiver (include spouse & dependent waivers)
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• 529 CHET savings plan
• Professional development funds
• Relocation assistance

NON-DISCRIMINATION & TITLE IX INFORMATION

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES INFORMATION

The University of Saint Joseph believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from different socioeconomic backgrounds, women, LGBTQ+ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

Apply Online

About University of Saint Joseph

The University of Saint Joseph, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in the Catholic tradition, provides a rigorous liberal arts and professional education for a diverse student population in an inclusive environment that encourages strong ethical values, personal integrity, and a sense of responsibility to the needs of society.At University of Saint Joseph, our mission statement profoundly resonates with our faculty and staff and serves as the foundation upon which our employment policy is built.We seek to attract, develop and retain individuals who are committed to our mission. We are committed to providing an environment where diverse talents, perspectives, experiences and contributions are recognized, and one that promotes the "growth of the whole person" with resources that enable employees to meet professional and personal life needs.

Connections working at University of Saint Joseph