About this role
Assistant Professor - Biology
Abilene Christian University is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All qualified applicants for these positions must be professing Christians and be active, faithful members of a congregation of the Churches of Christ and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of the university.
The successful candidate is expected to build an undergraduate research program that includes publishing and presenting research with undergraduates at local, state, and/or national conferences. Internal funding is available, and there is institutional support for acquiring external funding.
Qualifications
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Applicants must have a Ph.D. in biology or related field and must be willing to teach introductory biology courses as well as upper-level biology courses.
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The successful candidate will demonstrate innovative teaching, commitment to undergraduate research, and willingness for Christian service.
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About the Department
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The faculty members of the ACU Biology Department have a long history of involving students in undergraduate research. The department is housed in a modern science complex that includes state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities in the Halbert-Walling Research Center and Onstead Science Center.
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ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.
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ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions. As a current employee, it will be determined if you need an additional background check upon your hire.
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Employment Opportunities at ACU
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Abilene Christian University is the premier university for the education of Christ-centered, global leaders, offering an exceptional education to about 6,700 students annually from 51 states and territories, and 42 nations. This private, comprehensive university, founded in 1906 in Abilene, Texas, offers 88 baccalaureate majors that include more than 175 areas of study, 77 areas of study in master’s degree and specialist programs, and five doctoral programs. It has been ranked as one of the top institutions in the nation for undergraduate research, undergraduate teaching, first-year experiences, service learning, study abroad and learning communities. ACU’s mission is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. ACU Dallas, a branch campus in Addison, Texas, is the home of the university’s online undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.