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As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University is seeking individuals with expertise in anatomy and physiology, microbiology, or medical terminology to promote our promote are Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by teaching in person laboratory experiences and online medical terminology. These areas support both the biology department as well as the Leighton School of Nursing through their pre-nursing science curriculum. Successful candidates will foster student learning through innovative pedagogy and inclusive practices. This position is available for both the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 academic semester.

The Department of Biology at Marian University is a collaborative and growing academic community committed to fostering student engagement, problem solving, and communication.  Marian University believes that to grow stronger it is essential to recruit and retain a diverse faculty to build an inclusive community. Thus, we welcome and encourage applications across the intersections of diverse races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, socio-economic backgrounds, political perspectives, cultures, and national origins. Marian University is a Catholic, comprehensive, regional institution of higher education dedicated to excellent teaching and learning in the Franciscan and liberal arts traditions and offers a multitude of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs.  Marian University has been experiencing significant growth over the last decade and is expanding its academic offerings in many areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.
• Teach one or more laboratory course(s) or online class sections per semester by arrangement with the Chair of Biology.
• Collaborate closely with the Center for Academic Success and Engagement, Counseling Center, Campus Security and Support, Dining Services, Student Activities and Orientation, the Exchange, Athletics, Student Health Center and Campus Ministry to connect residents to on-campus resources and provide residents with support.
• Demonstrate cultural competence in race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, ideology, religion, national origin, and other areas of diversity.
• Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree or higher in Biology or a related field. (Masters Degree or Ph.D. preferred)
• Enthusiasm for experiential undergraduate education
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that ensures all students can succeed.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For Consideration All Applications Require:

• Cover Letter
• Current Resume or CV
• Contact information of two professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.
• Teaching Philosophy
• Responses to the supplementary Mission & Identity questions.

Please Review Marian University's Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:

https://www.marian.edu/faith

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.