Faculty, Biology Professor
Description: Full-time,
tenure-track rank open. The main responsibility is teaching undergraduates.
Other responsibilities include conducting research with students, mentoring,
advising, recruiting, committee service, and additional duties as assigned. The
biology department has traditional, environmental, and secondary education
biology degree options and intentionally uses active learning to engage
students.
Qualifications: A doctoral degree in biology or related field with
preference toward ecology or environmental biology. Commitment to teaching and
service in the context of a Christian liberal arts college is essential. A
creative approach to innovation and program development highly desired.
Rank/Salary: Negotiable.
Beginning Date: August 2015.
To Apply: Candidates
are requested to submit the following: 1) letter of application; 2) current
curriculum vitae; 3) transcripts (unofficial accepted for initial review); 4) a
list of 3-5 references that can be contacted; 5) a statement of teaching and
mentoring philosophy; 6) a plan of future research; and 7) other pertinent
materials. Send application material (email preferred) to:
emilyo@tabor.edu or by mail to Tabor College, Emily Olson, Executive
Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, Biology
Professor Search Committee, 400 S. Jefferson, Hillsboro, KS 67063.
Closing Date: Review
of applications will begin December 1, 2014, and continue until the position is
filled.
Tabor College is a Christian liberal arts institution
with a mission to prepare people for a life of learning, work, and service for
Christ and his kingdom. The successful candidate must be in agreement with the mission of Tabor College.
Women and Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to
apply.
Tabor College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. As an educational institution operating under the auspices of the United
States Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches, Tabor College is permitted,
and reserves the right, to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title
VII, Section 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended).
