ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY
RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS The University of the Ozarks invites applications for a current position as a tenure track Assistant Professor of Biology beginning July 1, 2025. Candidates should have earned a Ph.D. degree in Biology or expect completion by the time of appointment. The area of specialization is open, but the successful candidate will be able to teach courses across a range of areas within biology, including microbiology, cellular and molecular biology, and/or genetics. The teaching load is 4:4, or 24 academic credit hours per academic year. Additional expectations for the role include advising students, participating in the university's shared governance, and ongoing professional development. The University of the Ozarks emphasizes personal attention and collegiality, making it important to be familiar with and understand a small, residential campus. Additionally, a genuine interest in students, strong communication skills, and alignment with the University’s mission are essential. ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF THE OZARKS Ranked in the Top 10 of Southern region comprehensive baccalaureate institutions by U. S. News & World Report, the University of the Ozarks is a Presbyterian-related institution that blends the liberal arts and professional preparation in a student-centered environment emphasizing quality teaching and student learning. The University serves approximately 800 undergraduate students on a beautiful campus in Clarksville, Arkansas, located along Interstate 40 approximately 90 miles northwest of Little Rock and nestled between the Arkansas River and the Ozark Mountains. The University serves students from diverse religious, cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds and welcomes students from throughout the U.S. and more than 20 countries worldwide. Knowing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and rich and rewarding communities, Ozarks is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. The University is especially interested in applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences and those with a successful record of teaching and working with diverse students, including historically underrepresented minority students and other underserved populations. Recent campaigns have enhanced facilities, academic programs, and other campus initiatives. For more information about the University of the Ozarks, visit www.ozarks.edu. APPLICATION PROCEDURES Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the search is completed. Please send a letter of application, vita, statement of teaching philosophy, and the contact information for three professional references to humanresour...@ozarks.edu. CHRISTIE SAMPSON, PhD (SHE/HER) Assistant Professor, University of the Ozarks Research Associate, University of Calgary Adjunct Faculty, Clemson University WWW.OZARKS.EDU<http://www.ozarks.edu/> To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp
