Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology

The Department of Biology and Microbiology at Northwestern State University of Louisiana seeks applications from enthusiastic individuals interested in a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology position beginning January 6, 2025.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  

To apply: Interested candidates should send, by email, resume or curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, official college transcripts and contact information for three professional references to the address listed below. Application materials will be accepted until the position is filled.
Assistant Professor of Biology Search Committee
Department of Biology and Microbiology
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA 71497
bio _ sci@nsula.edu 
 

Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency.

The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULL DISCLOSURE)

It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of Northwestern State University to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on job related standards and must comply with the principles of equal employment opportunity.

In keeping with this policy, the University will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels the most qualified persons without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status. All personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, training, and education are administered without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.

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The applicant must have at least a Master of Science Degree in Biology or comparable degree, Ph.D. is preferred. The successful candidate must teach some combination of undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses in the areas of general biology and genetics to science and non­science majors. Preference will be given to applicants with prior college-level teaching and practical experiential learning knowledge.

Duties and responsibilities:
 

• Be committed to excellence in teaching, service, and professional growth and scholarship.
• Teach all courses in a manner that promotes academic excellence 
• Submit course outlines and objectives
• Utilize a variety of proven teaching methods appropriate to pedagogy
• Evaluate students and report progress
• Participate in periodic review of course materials
• Maintain class schedules and the required 10 hours of office hours per week as
  determined by the Department Chair
•  Demonstrate knowledge of the goals and objectives of the College and University
• Serve as an advisor and mentor for the students in the Department of Biology and Microbiology.
• Participate in faculty meetings and serve on all appropriate program and College of Arts and Sciences committees
• Maintain appropriate expertise and competencies through continued professional development and pursuit of scholarly activities including grant writing, research, scholarly publication, and presentations
• Represent the University in a professional manner in all activities and functions as determined by the President, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean or Department Chair (e.g., commencement, faculty institute, registration, recruitment, and any called meetings)
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with federal laws and program policy
• Acknowledge and agree to comply with those mandates of the Constitution and laws of the State of Louisiana which regulate the activity and employment of state employees including but not limited to the "Code of Government Ethics", LA R.S.42:1101 et seq", and "Dual Office Holding and Dual Employment LA R.S. 42:61 et seq".