Adjunct Professor of Genetics

Job Summary: MidAmerica Nazarene University, located in Olathe, Kansas, invites qualified candidates to apply for an Adjunct Professor to teach a Genetics lecture course and corresponding lab. This course is the study of the fundamental principles of inheritance considering the molecular, cytological, and population evidence. This course is a requirement for all Biology majors. The instructor must be willing to travel to MNU. Genetics lecture is being offered on Mondays and Thursday 8:00-9:15. Genetics lab is being offered on Tuesdays 3:00-6:00.

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate section of Genetics and related lab
• Develop and deliver engaging course materials, including syllabi, lectures, labs, and assessments aligned with the course learning outcome
• Facilitate laboratory sessions, ensuring student safety and competency in standard genetic techniques
• Integrate current scientific literature and real-world applications into coursework
• Thoughtfully address the intersection of genetics and Christian faith within the curriculum where appropriate
• Respond to student inquiries in a timely manner
• Provide meaningful, constructive feedback on assignments and exams

Education Qualifications/Skills Required:

A successful applicant will share the university’s mission of Christ centered transformation, a commitment to excellence and innovation, and possess the following:

• Earned Doctorate (Ph.D.) or Master's degree (M.S. or M.A.) in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biological Sciences, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution
• Demonstrated commitment to the Christian faith and alignment with the University's statement of faith
• Ability to teach from within a Christian worldview framework without compromising academic rigor or scientific integrity
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage diverse learners effectively

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• This is a part-time, semester-by-semester appointment
• Course loads are assigned based on departmental need and enrollment
• Compensation is provided on a per-credit-hour basis in accordance with university adjunct pay schedules.
• Genetics course and lab are in-person at MNU in Olathe, KS

Application:

• Letter of application
• Complete curriculum vita
• Copies of University transcripts from all universities from which degrees were received (scan and attach)
• Statement of faith, including personal faith history and vision for integrating faith and learning in social sciences. (2 pages maximum)

Question about the application process may be directed to the HR Generalist, Abigail Harris, at abrubaker@mnu.edu. Question about the position may be directed to Leigh Kreshel, Chair of Natural, Health, and Mathematical Sciences Department at lakreshel@mnu.edu.

Statement of Faith: MidAmerica Nazarene University is an intentionally Christian Community and desires that all employees in positions of leadership reflect a foundational Christian position in word, attitude and action. While there is no predetermined length or format for the Personal Statement of Faith, the norm is a one or two page narrative document describing the applicant’s central Christian beliefs, significant formative influences in the applicant’s Christian experience (e.g., religious experiences of conversion or the affirmation of one’s faith, one’s family and/or home life, spiritual aspirations), and ways in which the applicant’s faith is being demonstrated in daily patterns and practices.

MidAmerica is very much interested in reviewing applications from qualified members of traditionally underrepresented groups in America, including women and racial and ethnic minorities. MidAmerica Nazarene University policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion,* age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected class in the recruitment and admission of students, in the hiring process, during employment, and in the operation of all university programs, activities, and services.

*Christian faith and employment at MidAmerica Nazarene University: MidAmerica Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. It reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Section 702-703, U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964). Preferred candidates demonstrate a strong commitment to the Christian faith, active participation in a local church, and a philosophy of Christian higher education consistent with the Wesleyan tradition.

Read the university’s full Non-Discrimination/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement at www.mnu.edu/employment.