Assistant/Associate Professor, Biology

The Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology serves in the Natural Sciences Department at Piedmont University. The faculty teach undergraduate courses in biology. Specific responsibilities are teaching introductory biology courses with the associated labs, as well as courses in areas of interest or expertise. The position also provides an opportunity to direct student research. Additional duties include departmental service and advising. This is a non-tenure track position, this is a permanent, full-time position intended for long-term colleagues who are an integral part of our departmental faculty.Effective classroom and lab teaching and interacting with students in a professional manner.
Maintaining accurate and secure records of student grades, attendance, and advisement.
Maintaining high standards of professionalism in all courses' content, objectives, teaching, and grading.
Maintaining an understanding of college policies and their respective colleges' curriculum and degree requirements.
Participating in departmental, school, and college faculty meetings and serving on committees as appropriate.
Contributing to the ongoing operation of their respective departments and colleges.
Assessing their teaching effectiveness via annual portfolios and evaluating courses formally in accordance with official college procedure.
Assuring their availability to students, faculty, staff, and administrators by posting and keeping reasonable office hours, as determined by the dean of their respective colleges.
Maintaining a professional level of scholarship by continuous study, research, and attendance and participation at professional meetings. The college supports these
activities through departmental travel funds and the faculty development program.
Other relevant duties as assigned.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
On-site work is required.
Incumbents must remain relevant in the area of employment and flexible to changes in work related to institutional needs.Education and Qualifications
Ph.D. in biology or a related field
Preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• Use of active learning strategies and student-centered policies.
• Desire to become an active member of a thriving department.
• Ability to teach Anatomy and Physiology and/or Microbiology.

Licenses and Certifications
Valid Georgia Driver’s License (or obtained within 30 days of hire date) and satisfactory MVR.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of teaching courses in a higher education environment.
Ability to combine several pieces of information and draw conclusions.
Ability to use reasoning to discover and answer problems.
Skill in using original, unusual, and/or creative ways to solve problems.
Ability to speak clearly so listeners can understand.
Ability to understand written and spoken information.Environmental, Physical, and Visual Acuity Factors
Work will be performed inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents will perform primarily sedentary work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Incumbents will regularly get up and down from a seated position, reach, bend, and stand throughout the day.
Incumbents must have close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, transcribe, view a computer terminal, and read extensively.

Non-Discrimination Policy
Piedmont University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity within its faculty, staff, and students.
It is the policy of Piedmont University not to discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Other Necessary Requirements
Ability to collaboratively and effectively work in a diverse and inclusive environment.