Concordia University, Seward, Nebraska seeks applications for a full-time faculty position in biology for the 2022-23 academic year. The faculty member will be expected to teach introductory organismal general biology, other courses for majors, and general education biology courses for non-majors. Preference will be given to candidates with an interest and the expertise to teach in one or more of the following areas: human anatomy and physiology, gross anatomy and cadaver dissection, and developmental biology. We encourage interested candidates with a background in other areas of biology to apply as well. The position requires participation in the recruitment and advisement of biology and pre-health professions majors and the use of an array of technologies in courses and laboratories.

Responsibilities:

• Teaches Biology courses as needed and directed by the Chair of the Natural and Computer Sciences Department.
• Prepares course materials including syllabi, assignments, projects, and tests.
• Evaluates student work and assigns grades.
• Provides support for curriculum and program assessment, growth, and development in biology.
• Serves a leading role in the marketing and recruitment for the biology program.
• Serves as an advisor for students in the biology program.
• Mentors students involved in research.
• Provides leadership for student internships and job opportunities, including maintaining and establishing contacts in business and industry.
• Participates in campus activities and serves on faculty and institutional committees as assigned.
• Performs administrative duties as assigned, such as serving on accreditation review committees, serving as building managers, assisting with chemical hygiene and safety efforts, and so forth.
• Actively pursues scholarly and academic research activities that are mutually beneficial.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in Biology (or closely related area) required.
• Ph.D. in Biology (or a closely related area) desired or a willingness to pursue a Ph.D. degree in biology.

Appropriate successful experience in the workplace or in a classroom that will lead to successful university-level teaching and mentoring in an acceptable subset of the following areas:

• Successful teaching experience in Biology at the high school and university levels.
• Successful student-friendly advising and mentoring experience at the university level.
• Familiarity with higher education, curriculum planning, course development, best teaching and administrative practices; or a record of excellence in teaching.

Additional Requirements: 

• Ability to communicate professionally with a diverse constituency both on and off campus.
• Ability to communicate and mentor students in the biology and health career programs.
• Ability to provide a leading role in the maintenance and growth of the current biology programs and the development of additional biology and health career programs.
• Knowledge and understanding of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.

Status of appointment, academic rank and salary will be commensurate with academic credentials and experience.  Appointment will begin August 2022.  Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

To apply please complete and attach where directed:

1. faculty application form found at www.cune.edu/employment.
2. attach a letter of intent,
3. attach a curriculum vitae/resume,
4. attach a statement of educational philosophy,
5. three letters of recommendation with contact information, and
6. copies of all academic transcripts where degrees have been received. Upon hire, official transcripts will be required.