Assistant Professor of Biology
- Employer
- Lincoln Memorial University
- Location
- Harrogate, Tennessee, US
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Jul 28, 2021
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- Sector
- Academic / Research, Consultancy/Private Sector
- Field
- Conservation science
- Discipline
- Biology
- Salary Type
- Salary
- Employment Type
- Full time
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Position Title Assistant Professor of Biology
Department Biology
Position Category Faculty
Job Description
The Department of Biology at Lincoln Memorial University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Biology in Anatomy and Physiology. The successful candidate will have earned a PhD in Human or Comparative Anatomy & Physiology. Teaching responsibilities may include Human Anatomy & Physiology, General Physiology, and other relevant courses in support of the biology curriculum. The instructional faculty member shall have the primary responsibilities of teaching, research/creative achievement, and service functions and shall be held accountable for these obligations as they contribute to the attainment of the mission of the University, the School, and the Department.
Required Qualifications
terminal degree (PhD) in Human or Comparative Anatomy and Physiology or equivalent professional preparation; *educational preparation in accordance with requirements of the University and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; and *evidence of potential for effective teaching and scholarly activity.
Preferred Qualifications
*at least 18 hours of graduate coursework in physiology
Physical Demands
Campus Harrogate
Job Duty
Job Duty
undertake the Standard Instructional/Research/Service Workload as outlined in the LMU Employee Handbook;
Job Duty
provide course and classroom conduct as outlined in the LMU Employee Handbook;
Job Duty
comply with the university LMU Employee Handbook;
Job Duty
Job Duty
comply with announced requirements;
Job Duty
Job Duty
assist the department chair with effective development and implementation of department s Student Recruitment and Retention Plan, such as Homepage, Brochures, and student letters;
Job Duty
assist department chair in the development, implementation and monitoring of the Long-Range Strategic Plan and Outcomes Assessment Plan for the assigned program/department;
Job Duty
support and promote the university s SEWS and Transparent Instruction programs (as applicable) within the curriculum;
Job Duty
assist the department chair with necessary department, school or university reports/schedules as requested;
Job Duty
demonstrate current knowledge of discipline content and assist the department chair with curricular revisions and changes as requested;
Job Duty
appropriately align course syllabi goals and objectives to academic major program goals and student outcomes for each course taught;
Job Duty
develop a current syllabus for each assigned class and distribute a course syllabus to each student;
Job Duty
submit a current copy of each syllabus to the department chair by a predetermined deadline;
Job Duty
evaluate enrolled students and submit grades to the Registrar by a predetermined deadline;
Job Duty
requisition instructional materials and supplies through the department chair;
Job Duty
assure completion of the student course evaluation instrument for the semester as requested;
Job Duty
participate in the faculty evaluation process and use the results to improve teaching and strengthen the major;
Job Duty
establish and maintain the resources of the academic department, the school, and the University;
Job Duty
submit to department chair his/her semester schedule that indicates weekly teaching assignment, office/conference hours and involvement in university, school and department councils or committees;
Job Duty
effectively advise assigned students in an individualized educational plan for their program of study and maintain an accurate and current academic file for each advisee;
Job Duty
explore career goals with each assigned advisee;
Job Duty
mentor majors through the research process;
Job Duty
fulfill the university s scholarship expectation through research, publication, grant development, and creative achievement;
Job Duty
participate in events that support the institution, the faculty, staff and students;
Job Duty
participate in commencement exercises;
Job Duty
participate in community and public service opportunities;
Job Duty
attend department, school, convocation, and university faculty meetings;
Job Duty
promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students, and to the community at large;
Job Duty
promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students;
Job Duty
participate on university committees;
Job Duty
maintain proper security for all University files and information and follow privacy procedures at all times;
Job Duty
maintain records and procedures for duties and responsibilities of position;
Job Duty
complete required institutional, program accreditation, and other reports necessary for the advancement of University programs, both on campus and at extended campus sites;
Job Duty
perform other duties as assigned.
Posting Number F00385P
Job Open Date 05/05/2021
Job Close Date 08/31/2021
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions Summary
About the Institution
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu .
AA/EEO Statement
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Position Title Assistant Professor of Biology
Department Biology
Position Category Faculty
Job Description
The Department of Biology at Lincoln Memorial University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Biology in Anatomy and Physiology. The successful candidate will have earned a PhD in Human or Comparative Anatomy & Physiology. Teaching responsibilities may include Human Anatomy & Physiology, General Physiology, and other relevant courses in support of the biology curriculum. The instructional faculty member shall have the primary responsibilities of teaching, research/creative achievement, and service functions and shall be held accountable for these obligations as they contribute to the attainment of the mission of the University, the School, and the Department.
Required Qualifications
terminal degree (PhD) in Human or Comparative Anatomy and Physiology or equivalent professional preparation; *educational preparation in accordance with requirements of the University and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; and *evidence of potential for effective teaching and scholarly activity.
Preferred Qualifications
*at least 18 hours of graduate coursework in physiology
Physical Demands
Campus Harrogate
Job Duty
Job Duty
undertake the Standard Instructional/Research/Service Workload as outlined in the LMU Employee Handbook;
Job Duty
provide course and classroom conduct as outlined in the LMU Employee Handbook;
Job Duty
comply with the university LMU Employee Handbook;
Job Duty
Job Duty
comply with announced requirements;
Job Duty
Job Duty
assist the department chair with effective development and implementation of department s Student Recruitment and Retention Plan, such as Homepage, Brochures, and student letters;
Job Duty
assist department chair in the development, implementation and monitoring of the Long-Range Strategic Plan and Outcomes Assessment Plan for the assigned program/department;
Job Duty
support and promote the university s SEWS and Transparent Instruction programs (as applicable) within the curriculum;
Job Duty
assist the department chair with necessary department, school or university reports/schedules as requested;
Job Duty
demonstrate current knowledge of discipline content and assist the department chair with curricular revisions and changes as requested;
Job Duty
appropriately align course syllabi goals and objectives to academic major program goals and student outcomes for each course taught;
Job Duty
develop a current syllabus for each assigned class and distribute a course syllabus to each student;
Job Duty
submit a current copy of each syllabus to the department chair by a predetermined deadline;
Job Duty
evaluate enrolled students and submit grades to the Registrar by a predetermined deadline;
Job Duty
requisition instructional materials and supplies through the department chair;
Job Duty
assure completion of the student course evaluation instrument for the semester as requested;
Job Duty
participate in the faculty evaluation process and use the results to improve teaching and strengthen the major;
Job Duty
establish and maintain the resources of the academic department, the school, and the University;
Job Duty
submit to department chair his/her semester schedule that indicates weekly teaching assignment, office/conference hours and involvement in university, school and department councils or committees;
Job Duty
effectively advise assigned students in an individualized educational plan for their program of study and maintain an accurate and current academic file for each advisee;
Job Duty
explore career goals with each assigned advisee;
Job Duty
mentor majors through the research process;
Job Duty
fulfill the university s scholarship expectation through research, publication, grant development, and creative achievement;
Job Duty
participate in events that support the institution, the faculty, staff and students;
Job Duty
participate in commencement exercises;
Job Duty
participate in community and public service opportunities;
Job Duty
attend department, school, convocation, and university faculty meetings;
Job Duty
promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students, and to the community at large;
Job Duty
promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students;
Job Duty
participate on university committees;
Job Duty
maintain proper security for all University files and information and follow privacy procedures at all times;
Job Duty
maintain records and procedures for duties and responsibilities of position;
Job Duty
complete required institutional, program accreditation, and other reports necessary for the advancement of University programs, both on campus and at extended campus sites;
Job Duty
perform other duties as assigned.
Posting Number F00385P
Job Open Date 05/05/2021
Job Close Date 08/31/2021
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions Summary
About the Institution
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu .
AA/EEO Statement
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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