Date: 9/6/2024
Position Title: Assist. /Assoc. Professor of Biology
Position Accountable To: Dr. Grant Swicegood
GENERAL SUMMARY: Full-time tenure-track Assist. /Assoc. Professor in Biology beginning August 2025 on the Fayette Campus.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary teaching responsibility for this position will be Introductory Biology courses such as Biodiversity, and upper-level courses in Animal Behavior, Mammalogy and Environmental Policy. Candidates must show evidence of a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching with the ability to do research with undergraduate students and actively engage students in and out of the classroom. Other activities that further the mission of the university, including committee service and academic advising are expected. The Stephens Museum of Natural History is located on Campus and the Besgrove-Hodge Wildlife Sanctuary is just outside of town. Both are important assets for CMU that support student learning in these and other biology courses. Applicants with experience and interest in helping with the curation and management of these assets are urged to apply.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS: M.S. in Biology or closely related field is required. Ph.D. is preferred. ABD near completion will also be considered.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to stand or sit for the duration of the class.
Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 lbs
OTHER INFORMATION AND ATTRIBUTES:
CMU employees provide collegial, collaborative contributions to their areas and the University as a whole. They should stimulate a harmonious, productive and inviting work environment that is customer service oriented. Each must maintain a commitment to the mission and purposes of Central Methodist University.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it. CMU management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
