ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY TENURE TRACK

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 August 11, 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

Biological Sciences <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)

 

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*Inquiries regarding employment application status should be emailed to Biological Sciences <bio_sci@nsula.edu>

Minimum Qualifications:

The applicant must have at least a Master of Science Degree in biology or comparable degree, Ph.D. is preferred. The successful candidate will have field experience in the areas of Wildlife Management or Agriculture. Preference will be given to applicants with prior college-level teaching and practical experiential learning knowledge.

• 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 students in the Department of Physical Sciences.

• 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, 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".

Salary : $53,000 - $63,000