Faculty in Biology - Conservation Biology, Vertebrate Biology

The Department of Biology at Union University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position, beginning fall 2026. The ideal candidate would have a background in  Conservation Biology, Wildlife Biology, Vertebrate Ecology , or General Biology.

Teaching load is 24 credit hours. Preference given to applicants with previous teaching experience, ideally at the college level. Successful candidate will teach undergraduate lectures and laboratories in courses related to the conservation biology and zoology majors, along with other courses at all levels as assigned. Courses may include comparative vertebrate anatomy, conservation biology, wildlife management, ecology, experimental design and biostatistics. Course offerings may be developed and refined in line with the successful candidate’s preparation and scholarly interests. Union faculty members produce scholarship and participate in advising and departmental / university service. Rank assignment commensurate with education / experience. Competitive salary and benefits package.  Position subject to final budgetary approval.

Essential Job Duties :

• Teach a full-time course load (24 hours) including upper- and lower-division courses.
• Assign grades, maintain records in accordance with FERPA regulations, and keep regular on-campus office hours.
• Pursue steady growth as a teacher and as a course designer.
• Advise Conservation Biology and Zoology students in their academic and career paths, including via regular meetings to plan for registration and assess academic progress. Advise other Biology students as needed.
• Contribute to student learning outcomes in the capstone research sequence for biology majors by mentoring research students in developing, collecting, analyzing, and presenting original scientific research.
• Maintain a program of scholarship in line with the department’s definition of scholarship, including the public dissemination of scholarly / creative works.
• Work with other Biology Faculty and Staff on the Jackson Campus on projects as needed.
• Participate in standing and ad-hoc university committees in line with expectations for full-time faculty.
• Attend and participate in departmental, divisional, and college-wide meetings and events, including commencements and convocations.
• Participate enthusiastically in the life of the department via shared curriculum development, program planning, assessment, and other activities. Cultivate meaningful community with faculty colleagues, staff, and students.