EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Full time, Non-tenure Track position
PRIMARY DUTY: Seeking a biologist to teach introductory level lectures in general biology for non-science majors and the accompanying laboratory sections. The preferred candidate will also coordinate the operation of non-majors biology laboratory sections, supervising undergraduate and graduate teaching assistants. The ability to contribute to other portions of the departmental curriculum by assisting with labs or other courses is preferred.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
WORKING CONDITIONS: Typical university classroom, office, and laboratory conditions
EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Common classroom teaching equipment and laboratory instrumentation.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to complete essential functions in the classroom and laboratory.
COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org.
UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.
Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area and Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.
The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 97 percent of Northwest bachelor’s degree earners and 99 percent of master’s degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data.
Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the “50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S.”
For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled
DATE AVAILABLE: August 2024
TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking http://agency.governmentjobs.com/nwmissouri/default.cfm to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit: (1) a letter of application which describes your teaching experience and suitability for the position; (2) a statement of teaching philosophy; (3) a current curriculum vitae; (4) unofficial transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work and (5) contact information for three professional references for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email [email protected] for more information.
INQUIRIES FOR THE POSITION CAN BE MADE TO:
General Biologist Search Committee
Department of Natural Sciences
Northwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468-6001
Phone: (660) 562-1388
E-mail: [email protected]