Assistant or Associate Professor of Biology (Tenure Track)

Brief Position Description:
The Department of Biology in the J. D. Patterson School of Natural Sciences at Ouachita Baptist University invites applications for a full-time, tenure track biology faculty position. The anticipated start date for this opportunity is August 1, 2026. The candidate’s primary teaching load will include teaching General Biology I lecture and lab and Bioinformatics or Environmental Science. The candidate will also provide undergraduate academic advising, supervise undergraduate research capstone and honors projects, and contribute to the overall academic environment of the department and the university. Demonstrated aptitude and inclination for engaging undergraduates in course-embedded undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) and/or individual mentored research is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with classroom teaching experience. The successful candidate will provide evidence of a collegial commitment to professional, university, departmental, and community service; and a Christian commitment consistent with biblical standards and the University’s vision, mission, values, and statement of faith as a liberal arts institution. Rank and salary are dependent on qualifications. All qualified candidates will be considered, but preference will be given to those who have a doctorate.

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