Position summary

The Department of Biology at Andrews University is looking for a highly qualified biologist to fill a tenure-track position, beginning fall 2025. The successful candidate will demonstrate capacity for effective college biology teaching, productive research and research mentoring, and scholarly service; good interpersonal skills; and commitment to the integration of faith and learning. The specific field of expertise is negotiable, but the successful candidate will demonstrate ability to teach broadly in biology. 

Qualifications summary

To be considered for the position, a candidate must have earned a PhD in the biological sciences prior to commencement of employment. See complete qualifications requirement in the full position description.

Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Duties and responsibilities

The faculty member will fulfill all duties expected in an academic position. These include effective performance in the following areas:
 

• Teach assigned courses and regularly review and improve their teaching.
• Initiate and maintain a research program that leads to publication.
• Mentor students in research, including presentation and publication of the results.
• Maintain regular office hours and respond in a timely way to student communication.
• Carry a normal advising and recruiting load for the department and communicate effectively with advisees and recruits.
• Participate in professional service to the department, school, and where appropriate professional societies.
• Integrate faith and learning in the context of Seventh-day Adventist faith.

Supervisory responsibilities

Supervisory responsibilities for student workers who serve as teaching assistants, research assistants, and graders. This includes:

• Identifying student workers to support the department.
• Equipping student workers for success with training
• Supervising student workers' work.
• Supporting students' growth and success in their assigned tasks. 

Qualifications

The university seeks vibrant applicants dedicated to integrating the SDA Christian faith with their field of biology.  A Ph.D. (or equivalent) in the biological sciences from an accredited institution is required.   

• Ability and knowledge to teach lower-division & upper-division biology courses and other courses assigned by the department.
• Track record of research engagement and publication in peer-reviewed literature.
• Demonstrated strength in oral and written communication, organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. 
• Capacity for positive outcomes of teaching and/or mentoring.  Strive for excellence and growth in student learning.  
• Ability to adapt to changing environments.
• The successful candidate will also demonstrate a commitment to the integration of faith and learning.
  
  Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Technical competencies

• Evaluate and use appropriate technology for engaging student learning opportunities.
• Current knowledge and experience in the use of information and computer applications and learning management systems or proven ability to learn such skills.
• Professional communication in person, over the telephone, through email, and other electronic means

Interpersonal interactions

In all ways, the successful candidate must be willing to respect varying backgrounds, goals, roles, and skill levels in the departmental community.

• Fosters an inviting environment in the Biology Department balanced with promoting and supporting high standards of scientific and academic excellence.  
• Interacts with students daily in classes, labs, or one-on-one mentoring conversations.  
• Teaches in the undergraduate classroom and laboratory in an engaging way.
• Provides engaged service to the department, school/college, university, and community on appropriate committees and projects.  
• Mentors' students in research, honors projects, academic advising, and career development.
• Exhibits encouraging and empathetic perspectives in interactions with diverse student populations.
• Displays excellent, professional interpersonal skills.
• Commits to collegiality and teamwork with students, peer faculty, staff, and administrators.

Physical demands

A successful candidate will meet the physical demands described here as essential functions of this job. 

Candidates must be able to transport and arrange standard biology teaching laboratory equipment and supplies.  Occasionally, faculty members need to move and lift boxes or containers with supplies of up to 30 lbs.  

The individual will stand for periods of time in a classroom or laboratory. Work on a computer or electronic device for long periods of time.
 

Work environment

The work environment in Price Hall would include a private office, biology teaching and research laboratories, conference rooms, classrooms, a departmental office, and a 130-seat amphitheater.  Work in close proximity to other faculty, staff, and students.  Andrews University hosts a modern multi-building academic campus located in a campus-wide arboretum.  Most students live on campus.