Assistant Professor of Biology

Natural Sciences - BiologyThe University of Sioux Falls invites applications for a full-time position in Natural Sciences - Biology. The University of Sioux Falls is a private Christian University that offers a positive, collegial work environment and a strong compensation and benefits package. Benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance, employer HSA contributions, and tuition remission as part of the full-time employee compensation package.Depending on the candidate’s strengths and areas of interest, teaching responsibilities may include introductory biology, introductory chemistry, biochemistry, and upper-level biology. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with education and experience.Qualifications and Responsibilities:Candidates must hold an advanced degree in a biological science. An earned doctorate is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will be able to teach a broad range of courses in an undergraduate biological science curriculum using a variety of modalities. Highly desirable candidates will have backgrounds in one or more of the following areas: chemistry (100- and 200-level), anatomy, physiology, microbiology, immunology, cell and molecular biology, developmental biology, histology, and ecology. Teaching responsibilities are negotiated among the program faculty to capitalize on an individual's strengths. Candidates should be able to integrate information across biological disciplines and support undergraduate research.Responsibilities for this faculty position include teaching all levels of undergraduate biological science curriculum with opportunities in related disciplines commensurate with the candidate's abilities. Faculty are expected to review, assess, administer, and periodically revise the program's majors by assisting with coordination of those programs, maintaining professional scholarship, advising students, participating in the life of the university and community, and collaborating with existing faculty members.Successful candidates should have a considerable commitment to academic excellence and believe in the Christian faith and a Christian liberal arts education.About the University & the Sioux Falls Community:Founded in 1883, the University of Sioux Falls is a Christian, Liberal Arts University affiliated with the American Baptist Churches, U.S.A., with a total headcount of approximately 1600, including undergraduate and graduate students from 35 states and 12 countries. USF is led by President Brett Bradfield and is inclusive of all denominations, with dozens represented on campus. Our mission is to foster academic excellence and the development of mature Christian persons for service to God and humankind in the world. Our motto is Culture for Service.We offer more than 50 undergraduate academic programs, including majors, pre-professional programs, minors and specializations, and adult and graduate offerings. The following graduate and adult-learning programs are offered on campus or online: LPN to BSN, Accelerated Nursing, Education Specialist, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, and Doctor of Education in Leadership.The University is a member of the Council of Independent Colleges. USF is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. USF is also accredited by the following: South Dakota Division of Education and the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), and Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). USF is a member of the NCAA Division II and competes in the Northern Sun Athletic Conference (NSIC). The University of Sioux Falls is located in the heart of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, a progressive and respected center for health care, banking, and agriculture. The Great Plains region, with its beautiful landscapes and rich agricultural land, enjoys economic and cultural vitality. The city offers many recreational opportunities, including parks and paved bike trails along the Big Sioux River. Sioux Falls is South Dakota’s largest city, with a growing population of 220,000 and a metropolitan area of over 310,000. Sioux Falls has been recognized in the national press as one of the nation’s top cities to live in, and is conveniently located at the junction of Interstates 90 and 29, within a day’s drive of most major Midwestern cities.Application:Review of applications begins immediately. All application materials must be at the University for the candidate to receive full consideration. Please submit the following to be considered for the position:Letter of intent/application letterResume or curriculum vitaeStatement of teaching philosophyPersonal statement of Christian faithOfficial transcripts of all graduate workA minimum of three current letters of recommendationPlease note that the initial interview may be conducted without all recommendations submitted to USF, but the applicant file must be otherwise complete.The review of applications will begin immediately as qualified applicants submit and will continue until the search is successful. A selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.