What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant / Associate Professor of Biology (Marine Science /Environmental) position at Palm Beach Atlantic University?
Assistant / Associate Professor of Biology (Marine Science)
Summary
The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA), a private Christian institution, seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology with a degree or demonstrated research in the field of Marine Science/Biology. A successful candidate is one who strives for excellence in teaching with a passion for undergraduate research. Preference will be given to those able to teach Environmental Science, Introduction to Marine Science, various oceanography courses, and general biology courses as well as associated labs.
PBA’s mission is to equip students to grow in wisdom, lead with conviction, and serve God boldly. The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences expands on this mission by fostering intellectual curiosity, open inquiry, critical thinking, the pursuit of knowledge, responsible civic engagement, and a deep understanding of the relationship of the Christian faith and reason.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Summary
The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA), a private Christian institution, seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology with a degree or demonstrated research in the field of Marine Science/Biology. A successful candidate is one who strives for excellence in teaching with a passion for undergraduate research. Preference will be given to those able to teach Environmental Science, Introduction to Marine Science, various oceanography courses, and general biology courses as well as associated labs.
PBA’s mission is to equip students to grow in wisdom, lead with conviction, and serve God boldly. The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences expands on this mission by fostering intellectual curiosity, open inquiry, critical thinking, the pursuit of knowledge, responsible civic engagement, and a deep understanding of the relationship of the Christian faith and reason.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Teaching
- Strong commitment to and evidence of teaching excellence
- Demonstrated ability to integrate Christian faith with teaching
- Research
- Engagement in scholarly work, possibly including students
- Service
- Willingness to serve the department, the university, and the community
- Advising students
- Serving on committees
- Attending meetings
- Supervising student projects
- Professionalism
- Effective written and verbal communication with students, faculty, administrators, and other constituents.
- Ph.D. preferred
