What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant or Associate Professor - Biology position at UC University of the Cumberlands, Inc.?
Get Set for Cumberlands! Join our team of student-focused individuals working together in order to encourage intellectual and spiritual growth, leadership and service. CURRENT STUDENT or EMPLOYEE? Please log into Workday and use the Career Tile to find and apply to jobs from our internal career sites. The Department of Biology at the University of the Cumberlands invites applications for a full-time, 12-month Assistant or Associate Professor of Biology position. We seek a dedicated and engaging educator who is passionate about undergraduate teaching, mentorship, and scholarship. The successful candidate will contribute to a dynamic and collaborative department that prepares students for graduate study and meaningful careers in biology and related fields with a focus on teaching Anatomy and Physiology courses. The Department of Biology values excellence in teaching, diverse perspectives, and service that makes a positive impact. Job Responsibilities: Responsible for teaching introductory biology courses, including but not limited to BIOL 243 Intro to Human Anatomy, BIOL 244 Human Physiology, BIOL 343 Human Anatomy, and BIOL 443 General Physiology Advise and mentor students in academic and professional development. Contribute to curriculum design and departmental assessment. Serve Department and University committees. Maintain active engagement in scholarship and service within the field. Job Requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in biology or closely related field with at least 18 hours of Biology coursework in Human Anatomy and Physiology Experience teaching college level biology courses, particularly Human Anatomy and Physiology Experiencing using virtual lab software, such as Labster Ongoing professional development Commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and student-centered learning that is supportive of all learners Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: PhD in Biology or doctoral degree in a closely related field Experience in developing online courses in Biology Experience with a variety of pedagogical and technological educational delivery methods Compensation: Commensurate with expertise and experience Benefits: Yes Job Type: Faculty Job Location: Williamsburg, KY Cumberlands is different by design. Our employees exemplify our motto in the pursuit of a “life-more-abundant.” Located in the heart of Appalachia, University of the Cumberlands (UC) is an institution of regional distinction that offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 major fields of study, along with several pre-professional, graduate and doctoral programs. With a total enrollment of more than 20,000 students, UC is one of the largest and fastest growing private universities in Kentucky and is devoted to preparing students for the future through hands-on, experiential learning and research. The University of the Cumberlands does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, veteran status, because a person is a smoker or nonsmoker, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under local, state, or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other University -administered programs. In order to fulfill its purpose, the University may legally discriminate on the basis of religion in employment, and the University has sought and been granted exemption from certain regulations promulgated under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 which conflict with the University's religious tenets.