Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Biology

LeTourneau University is seeking an exceptional educator with a strong Christian faith to teach and serve within the Department of Biology and Kinesiology, teaching courses in the areas of general biology and fields related to the medical profession, such as nursing, pre-medical, pre-dental, or health science. Research and teaching experience are highly desired. This is a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track position with rank negotiable based on experience. Classes and other responsibilities are conducted primarily on weekdays but may include occasional evening or weekend responsibilities. Attendance is required at typical faculty and administrative meetings including graduation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach a full-time load of undergraduate biology courses in the areas of Anatomy & Physiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Biostatistics/Bioinformatics, Immunology, and/or other courses in the biology curriculum
• Represent the Department of Biology as the pre-med/pre-health coordinator and advisor and stay current on graduate admissions and entrance requirements for medical and allied health fields
• Teach a range of freshman- to senior-level students
• Oversee laboratory instruction conforming to best practices, including those for safety and protection of human health
• Use and maintain currency with appropriate instructional technology
• Participate actively in the university learning community by serving on department, school, and/or university committees and special service assignments
• Participate in student advising, success, and retention programs
• Maintain a commitment to academic scholarship in the field of expertise
• Collaborative teaching and research within and outside of the department

Qualifications

• Genuine support of LeTourneau University's Faith Statement and Community Covenant and enthusiasm for integrating faith and learning in the classroom
• An earned doctorate in the field of biology or a closely related field from an accredited university
• A strong interest and commitment to teaching, research, and advising at the undergraduate level including advising students of pre-health professions
• A demonstrated ability to relate to students and communicate subject material using contemporary methods
• The ability to interact effectively and professionally with students, colleagues, and administrators

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, CV, completed application, and copies of unofficial transcripts to the email address listed below. The review process will begin as early as December 2^nd, 2024, and all applications received by January 6^th, 2025, will receive full consideration. Applications after that date will be reviewed as received until the position is filled. Applications are available at www.letu.edu/jobs and should be submitted electronically to:

In accordance with applicable provisions of federal law, applicants for employment who are in agreement with the educational mission of LeTourneau University and applicants for admission to educational programs or activities are considered without discrimination on the basis of race, age, sex, handicapping condition, national origin or genetic information.  Inquiries about this policy should be directed to the Director of Human Resources, (903) 233-4170.

LeTourneau University is the premier Christian polytechnic university in the nation where educators engage students to nurture Christian virtue, develop competency and ingenuity in their professional fields, integrate faith and work, and serve the local and global community.

LETU is a Christ-centered, interdenominational institute of higher learning offering more than 85 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in arts and sciences, aviation, business & technology, communication, computer science, criminal justice, education, engineering, nursing, psychology & counseling and theology & vocation. LETU's 2,700 students represent nearly all 50 states, more than 30 foreign countries, and around 50 different denominational groups.

LETU is consistently recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of "America's Best Colleges," and the engineering program is ranked nationally. LeTourneau University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, at http://www.sacscoc.org) to award associate, baccalaureate and master's degrees. LeTourneau University's engineering and engineering technology programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission and the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: 410-347-7700. The Carnegie Foundation classifies LeTourneau University as a Master's (Comprehensive) University II.

The 162 acre main campus is located in Longview, Texas, a progressive hub city with an MSA of over 190,000, nestled among the beautiful pine-forested hills and lakes of East Texas. It is approximately 120 miles east of Dallas, Texas and 60 miles west of Shreveport, Louisiana.

See https://www.letu.edu for more information.