Biology Professor

Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology

The Department of Natural Sciences at Bethune-Cookman University is seeking a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor in Microbiology. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate lecture/laboratory courses in microbiology, introductory courses in biology, and seminar courses as needed by the biology program.

• Provide exceptional teaching using modern pedagogical methods, experiential learning, and innovative techniques.
• Contribute to the department's teaching mission by servicing non-majors and teaching advanced microbiology-related courses.
• Develop an externally funded research program that engages and trains undergraduate students in modern field and laboratory-based approaches in their area of expertise.
• Contribute to the University through service-oriented duties including serving on committees, community outreach efforts, or student-centered activities.

• A minimum of a master's degree in a relevant Biological Science is required, but a Ph.D. is preferred.
• Fluency in the English language and ability to communicate effectively to a diverse student population.
• Experience in program-level assessment of student learning and the effective use of innovative curricular approaches.
• Ability to demonstrate outstanding potential for excellence in teaching through a successful interview and/or classroom demonstration.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status.

• A Ph.D. in microbiology or a closely related discipline.
• Ability to work and engage effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Demonstrated publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Ability to support an extramural research program at the undergraduate level.

The candidate must be able to handle minor tasks associated with their position and be versed in maintaining safety regulations in laboratory environments.