Seattle Pacific University seeks faculty candidates who...

• are equally oriented to the liberal arts approach to education (i.e., people concerned equally with solid scholarship in a field and the connections students must make between the various disciplines; people who can see the value of both breadth and depth in undergraduate and graduate education and have a talent for integrating their academic specialty with their Christian faith), and to the applications of such an education in the world of work.
• are abreast of developments in their fields and can find their fullest professional development in an institution which places high premium upon effective classroom teaching and mentoring, as well as upon scholarship.
• are prepared to teach non-traditional groups of students and use alternative delivery systems, including new educational technologies.
• enjoy the prospect of meeting with students to discuss their educational goals and participate in the planning of a program of studies suited to the needs of the individual student.

Job Description:

About the Department of Biology:

The Biology Department at Seattle Pacific University is a place where students and faculty engage collaboratively in constructing and refining their understanding of the biological world. All biology courses emphasize the active participation of students in the learning process. We prioritize a highly interactive community of learning both inside and outside the classroom.

Job Description:

We typically have openings for adjunct biology faculty in multiple sections of non-majors biology, introductory biology, and anatomy & physiology. Teaching in these courses would provide an opportunity to work closely with other SPU faculty, with the intention of integrating authentic research experiences for students into the general biology lab curriculum.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in biology or relevant field
• Bachelor's degree applicants will be considered
• Commitment to support active, participatory learning experiences
• Personal commitment to Christian faith, enthusiasm about supporting SPU's mission, alignment with the University's Statement of Faith, and willingness to accept the lifestyle standards of the community.

Additional Information:

Compensation: Starts at $900 per credit

The pool of applications at this site will be accessed periodically as specific teaching needs arise. Please complete the online application in Workday. Be prepared to upload a cover letter and CV/resume.

Please direct inquiries to:

Dr. Cara Wall-Scheffler, Ph.D.

Professor and Co-Chair of Biology
206-281-2201
cwallsch@spu.edu

Dr. Jenny Tenlen, Ph.D.

Associate Professor and Co-Chair of Biology

(206) 281-2007

tenlenj@spu.edu