Job Description

Description of primary duties and responsibilities:
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

The Department of Biological and Forensic Sciences is an academic unit within the Lloyd College of Health, Science, and Technology, seeking to serves a diverse student body, including military and international students, through effective teaching, active scholarship, and service-learning activities. The Department of Biological and Forensic Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science in Biology with concentrations in pre-health, organismal biology, or molecular biology/biotechnology as well as a Bachelor of Science in in Forensic Sciences. The Department offers a minor program in Biology and Biotechnology. The Department has more than four hundred enrolled undergraduate students and seventeen (17) tenured, tenure-track, or lecturer faculty members. The Department of Biological and Forensic Science mission is to provide high quality, student-centered academic programs, and courses in the sciences at the undergraduate level. In addition, the department provides each student with the opportunity to broaden his/her knowledge before deciding on a specific profession and being committed to the discovery and dissemination of knowledge in the fields of Biological Sciences. Our diverse faculty prepares students through education, research, and outreach programs to become critical thinkers. Our highly qualified faculty are driven to prepare students for careers in government, industry, health-related professions, education, and to pursue further study in graduate or professional schools. The Department strives to develop abilities and values to serve our regional, national, international, and military communities, and create a nurturing and learning environment for students, faculty, and staff.

Description of Work Continued:
Primary Purpose of the Position:

The Department of Biological and Forensic Sciences invites applicants for a tenure track position as an Assistant of Environmental Biology effective Fall 2025. The successful applicant will have a Ph.D. in Environmental Biology or a closely related field. Experience teaching general biology, ecology, evolution, and zoology at an undergraduate/graduate university and/or community college will be a plus. The ideal applicant will have experience teaching undergraduate courses such as
general biology, ecology, evolution, and zoology, developing and teaching new courses in the Biology Program, advising/mentoring students, serving in department, college, and university committees, and assisting in building and maintaining professional relationships with local, regional, and national organizations. In addition, the candidate is expected to establish an active, externally funded research program involving undergraduate students. New tenure-track assistant professors will receive a 20% reduction in annual teaching effort during the first two years of their
probationary employment

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
A PhD degree and training or experience in Environmental Biology or a closely related field is required. Experience teaching Biology courses at an undergraduate/graduate university and/or community college is preferred..
Knowledge skills and abilities:
Preferred Qualifications:
A Ph.D in Environmental Biology or a closely related field with a record
of teaching, research, and service commensurate with the rank of tenure-
track Assistant Professor. Demonstrated commitment to student engagement,
success and mentoring. Evidence of service to the profession and/or community.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
For priority consideration please apply by March 15, 2025.
Notice to Applicants
Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.”
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Additional Information for Applicants
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.
EEO Statement:
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).


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Veteran's Statement
Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.