Assistant Professor of Biology (Physiology)

Occupational Summary:

This position is a tenure-track faculty position within the biology department. Teaching responsibilities include courses in pathophysiology that support both the undergraduate Biology program and Master program in Biomedical Science, an advanced physiology course for the Doctorate in Nurse Anesthesia program, as well as additional biology courses for pre-medical and other pre-health professional students.

The teaching load is 24 full-time undergraduate credit hour equivalents per year (based on the load hour conversion model in the Faculty Handbook) or 18 graduate credit hour equivalents. Faculty members also advise and mentor students and serve on university committees. Development of an undergraduate research program which includes undergraduate students is strongly encouraged.

Stewardship Statement: 
This position is responsible to cultivate and maintain the institution’s Catholic identity and its mission to empower graduates to transform society. As a member of the Newman University community, the faculty member will join with the institution’s sponsors, the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC Sisters), to witness God’s love in Mission to empower others, foster oneness, celebrate life, form right relationships, and walk as compassionate companions. The faculty member is responsible to uphold this mission in accordance with Ex Corde Ecclesiae, fostering an environment where Catholicism is present while encouraging an impartial search for truth across multiple disciplines engaged in interdisciplinary dialogue.

 Work Performed:

1. Integrate mission values and the Strategic Plan of the University within individual courses and academic programs.
2. Teach students in assigned classes in accordance with course descriptions and/or learning outcomes, the course syllabus, and institutional policies and procedures.
3. Provide students with a syllabus that includes required institutional policies, course objectives, materials, and methods of evaluation.
4. Provide a workload schedule showing teaching and office hours (minimum of 5 office hours per week).
5. Maintain accurate and complete course records and submit final grades by the established deadlines.
6. Communicate with and provide feedback to students in a timely fashion.
7. Develop course curriculum and instructional materials (individually or collaboratively) and participate in their review within the discipline or department.
8. Use knowledge of diverse communities and skill sets to diversify teaching methods and delivery of content in instruction.
9. Provide effective instruction to facilitate student learning in all classes taught; evaluate and assess student learning on a regular basis.
10. Participate in assessment activities at course, department, and university level to assist students in achieving designated course objectives or learning outcomes.
11. Use appropriate technologies to enhance classroom or online instruction and to achieve established course objectives or learning outcomes.
12. Regularly evaluate teaching methods and use data to continually improve instructional strategies.
13. Serve on departmental, college, and/or district committees.
14. Attend scheduled discipline, department, division, and college meetings.
15. Participate in required program reviews and the achievement of departmental goals.
16. Comply with all required college-level and program-level accreditation standards.
17. Discuss program, career, or transfer options and other college services with students to support informed academic decisions.
18. Participate in Fall and Winter Institutes, Convocations, Baccalaureate services and Commencement exercises when applicable.
19. Maintain knowledge and competence in the appropriate academic discipline or workforce field.
20. Maintain any required professional certification or licensure in the appropriate academic or technical discipline, where appropriate.
21. Remain current with technological and pedagogical advances that promote continuous improvement of student learning.
22. Participate in one's own performance review and evaluation.
23. Complete all university-required trainings including FERPA and Title IX.
24. Contribute to the overall success of the School of Arts and Sciences by completing other duties.

Required Qualifications:

1. A Master's degree in Biology and/or Physiology. (Ph.D. preferred).
2. Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Undergraduate and/or graduate teaching experience with preference to graduate teaching experience.

TO APPLY:

Submit an application, including a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and three (3) professional references through our website.

Founded in 1933, Newman University is a liberal arts institution grounded in Catholic values and traditions, yet is respectful of all faiths. At Newman you'll find people, programs, organizations and activities designed to educate the mind and inspire the spirit. Our low instructor-to-student ratio and collaborative faculty contribute to a positive learning environment. We are a sponsored ministry of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, US Region. We invite you to join us in our work of empowering our graduates to transform society!

Newman University is committed to hiring faculty and staff members that reflect the diversity of our region and to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees, according to all applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies and agencies. In keeping this commitment, it is the policy of Newman University to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, local human rights commission activity, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a qualified protected veteran.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Newman University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with a disability in completing the application form or in the interview process. Please notify the Human Resources Office at (316) 942-4291, ext. 2202 or email [email protected] in advance so necessary arrangements can be made.