Tenure-Track Faculty - Department Of Biology

Geneva College invites applications for a tenure track faculty appointment with the Department of Biology. This position begins August 2024 and will remain open until filled. Minority and female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Following is a complete job description with required skills, abilities, education, and experience. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications should submit the following information for consideration.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Application materials are required to include the following items below. Any application that does not include these items, may not be considered.

1. A Cover Letter, which addresses your interest in this position, date of availability, and the specific skills and qualifications related to this position.
2. A one-page statement of faith (“This is what I believe”).
3. A statement of your faith journey and a narrative of your past and present church involvements.
4. A statement which describes the integration of your field and Christian faith in light of the "Foundational Concepts of Christian Education” (these concepts are available at https://www.geneva.edu/about-geneva/foundational_concepts).
5. A current vita/CV.
6. Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official copies will be required before being appointed).

JOB SUMMARY:

The selected individual would teach a full-time load (12 contact hours per semester) within the Department of Biology. Courses may include Introductory Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, non-majors Biology, and a course in an area of special expertise. Advising of students and faculty committee work is required. Establishing a research program for undergraduates is desirable. The review of applications will begin January 2, 2024.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: (These primary responsibilities are those the individual must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.)

General Responsibilities:

1. Teach twelve contact hours per semester
2. Adequately prepare all course materials and lessons (Note: preparation time will vary based on instructor experience in teaching that course)
3. Provide each student with clear course expectations, evaluations, and timelines through carefully written topical outlines and approved syllabus per faculty established guidelines
4. Provide interesting and relevant assignments for students that demonstrate learning outcomes in a real-life setting
5. Suitably challenge, engage, support, and communicate with students to encourage their participation and learning while maintaining mutual value and respect
6. Provide timely grades to students through college software and upload mid-term and final grades by college deadlines.
7. Respond to student questions on a timely basis
8. Ensure course and program learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Contribute to the teaching of Human Anatomy and Physiology at any of the three levels taught: non-majors, nursing majors, biology majors.
2. Contribute to teaching introductory biology to biology majors.
3. Develop and teach a course in an area of special expertise.
4. Advise biology majors in course selection and career preparation.
5. Engage in scholarly activities, such as research.
6. Assist in recruiting students to the college.
7. Grow in an understanding of how Christian faith and the discipline of Biology are integrated and help students to grow in this area.