Associate Professor of Biology

The Erskine College Biology Department invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor beginning in August 2021, or possibly January 2021 if applicant is available. We seek a broadly trained Ph.D. with previous undergraduate teaching experience and genuine enthusiasm for teaching and research in an undergraduate liberal arts environment. Teaching load (24 credit hours per year) includes a combination of introductory biology courses for majors or non-majors and courses in the field of specialty. Additional responsibilities include student advising, curriculum development, and departmental, institutional, and church/community service. Applicants that will complement and expand our departmental strengths will be given preference. For additional information, please contact the search committee chair (mina@erskine.edu). Erskine College is an academic village located in picturesque Due West, South Carolina. Erskine prides itself on providing a Christian liberal arts education in a small, tight-knit community. The school’s motto is “know and be known” and that applies not just to the students but to the faculty as well. Erskine boasts a collegial faculty who develop deep connections with one another. Faculty can expect to receive peer mentorship from other faculty and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. Faculty also develop close relationships with students both inside and outside their respective disciplines. Erskine College is a teaching institution and as such the emphasis is on instruction rather than research. While there are many opportunities to do research, performance evaluation places greater weight on teaching than research output. The student body of Erskine is known for its strong undergraduate research and high rate of acceptance into graduate programs. The students are compassionate, courteous, and a pleasure to teach. At the heart of Erskine College is its Christian identity. The college’s mission is to equip students to flourish by providing an excellent liberal arts education in a Christ-centered environment where learning and biblical truth are integrated to develop the whole person. Erskine provides a rare opportunity to integrate one’s Christian faith into the classroom. Therefore, candidates who seek employment at Erskine College should be professing Christians who are committed to exploring the intersections of faith and learning with students. Application Process: To ensure full consideration, interested candidates should complete the online application, which can be found here. The on-line application includes a link to upload a letter of application, a resume or curriculum vitae, a statement describing the candidate’s faith, and a list of references. Furthermore, candidates will be asked to consent in writing to central tenets of Erskine’s Christian identity and mission. You will find the online application at www.erskine.com Search for job opportunities and scroll to the bottom of the page. Under Applications for Employment select Faculty (College or Seminary). You will then be able to open and complete the application for employment.   Deadline: Application review will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.