What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biology Faculty position at Bob Jones University?
POSITION SUMMARY: Provide student instruction from a Christian worldview for various undergraduate courses (both lecture and lab) in the biology major with a focus on, but not limited to, the zoo and wildlife concentration.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Mentoring and advising students in the area of biological sciences
- Teaching related to area of expertise in biology courses
- Teaching other assigned courses and labs
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent communication skills
- Willingness to attend the BJU Summer Institute in Teaching Science
- Commitment to a conceptual approach to teaching
- Desire to create a "natural critical learning environment" for students in and out of the classroom
- Commitment to a biblically consistent view of science as articulated in the BJU Division of Natural Science philosophy statement
- Exemplify a biblical role model for students and colleagues
- College classroom teaching experience preferred
An applicant must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc. Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support Bob Jones University’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc., (https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php). Employees are to be active members of a local Bible believing church which holds orthodox theology. Applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, world-class education from a biblical worldview.
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