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Overview:
Wheaton College (IL) is seeking a dedicated and passionate Assistant Professor to join the faculty in a tenure-track position in the Biological and Health Sciences Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in general biology, botany, ecology, and evolution. The candidate is also expected to participate in ongoing research (laboratory or field) in their area of expertise and involve undergraduate students in the research program. This individual will contribute to the intellectual and spiritual growth of our students, upholding academic excellence,with a commitment to the integration of Christian faith and learning.
Start Date: Full-Time - Fall 2027
Application deadline: Until Filled
The budgeted salary range for an Assistant Professor is $62,000 - 68,000
Wheaton College, located in a suburban community in the Chicago metropolitan area, is a Christ-centered community whose faculty and staff must affirm the College's Statement of Faith as expressing their own theological convictions. They also agree to live by the moral standards in Wheaton's Community Covenant, modeling these commitments for the Christian formation of our students. Wheaton College faculty and staff also support the Christ-Centered Diversity Commitment, which highlights our desire to treat all individuals as equal image-bearers of Jesus Christ. We encourage applications from candidates who will work to deepen Christ-centered diversity by fostering a campus climate where all faculty, staff, students, and alumni feel welcomed, respected, valued, and supported. For more information about Wheaton College, visit www.wheaton.edu.
Additionally, Wheaton College aspires to provide a physically safe environment for students, staff, and faculty to learn and work. In support of this objective, the College requires background checks for final candidates after an employment offer is extended. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver engaging and comprehensive courses in general biology, course-based undergraduate research, botany, ecology, and evolution at the undergraduate level.
- Utilize diverse teaching methods, including lectures, laboratory sessions, discussions, and innovative educational technologies, to promote active learning and critical thinking.
- Develop and sustain an active research program that involves undergraduate students.
- Mentor and advise students in the Biological and Health Sciences Department.
- Participate in faculty governance and service to the College and community.
- Opportunities to contribute to the teaching of courses and/or the development of research activities at the Wheaton College Field Station in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
Qualifications:
- A Ph.D. in Biology, Botany, Ecology or a related field.
- Demonstrated commitment to Protestant Christian faith and the ability to integrate faith and learning in the field of biological sciences.
- Prior teaching experience at the university level is preferred, with a strong record of effective and innovative pedagogy.
- An ongoing research (laboratory, field, and/or computational) program.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage and inspire students.
Attributes:
- Dedication to the integration of faith and learning in a liberal arts higher education setting.
- Passion for teaching and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds.
- Commitment to the institution's Christian mission and values.
- Collaborative and enthusiastic about contributing to a vibrant academic community.
Our institution is dedicated to providing a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment where students are challenged to grow academically, spiritually, and personally. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community that embraces diversity and equality.
Application Process:
Interested individuals should submit a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest, which should
articulate the candidate's qualifications in terms of teaching and scholarship. Additionally, candidates should describe their interest in mentoring students in the integration of Christian faith and learning by drawing from their Christian faith background. Additional application materials will be requested from promising candidates.
Our Christian liberal arts institution values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Note: This job description serves as a general guideline for the role of an Assistant Professor in Biological and Health Sciences at our institution and may be subject to modification.