Biochemistry and/or Biology Faculty

DORDT UNIVERSITY - SIOUX CENTER, IOWA

Address of Job Location: 700 7th St NE, Dordt University, Sioux Center, Iowa 51250

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Job Summary:

Teach introductory and advanced courses in biology, biochemistry, and associated programs; mentor undergraduate research, contribute to the vitality of the department and institution through committees, advising, and other institutional service.

Job Responsibilities:
Teach introductory and advanced courses that are related to the candidate's areas of expertise within the biology department and associated programs.
Clearly articulate and effectively develop the university's Reformational perspective and mission within the context of teaching, scholarship, and academic service.
Engage in scholarship and in academic service within Dordt's growing and highly collaborative community of faculty and students. This may include regularly involving students in research, leading discussion groups and book studies, or connecting the students and this institution with businesses, professional organizations, and other networks.
Participate as a full team member in department and university tasks, including student recruiting and advising, mentoring students serving as teaching or research assistants, designing and managing laboratory spaces, curriculum development and program review, committee assignments, and accreditation processes.
Collaborate with Dordt University faculty and staff to promote student learning across curricular and co-curricular areas.
Develop and implement a personal annual contribution and professional development plan consistent with the university and departmental goals; use the plan as part of regular self-assessment.
Participate in the Core program and campus life of Dordt University.
Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
Clear understanding of and personal commitment to a Reformational Christian perspective and the mission of Dordt University.
Express an active Christian commitment, which shall include affiliation with a local, confessionally Reformed congregation that actively supports the mission of Dordt University.
Personal endorsement commitment to the curricular design set forth in The Task and Educational Framework of Dordt University.
An earned doctoral degree in biology, biochemistry, or a related field is preferred; a master's degree in one of these areas or equivalent experience is required.
Experience in teaching is preferred, and/or work experience or research that focuses on leading, teaching, and learning in the field of biology. A commitment to excellence in college-level teaching, including curriculum design, classroom management, and ongoing student learning assessment is required.
Oral and written communication skills and interpersonal abilities that enable effective collaboration with students, faculty and staff, community members, and other professionals.
Prospective members of the Dordt University community are expected to agree with its sexuality, gender identity, and sexual conduct policy, which can be found on the Dordt University website. (Contact the Academic Affairs Office if you need additional information.)

Participating in the educational task of Dordt University is to be understood as a calling. When disciples of Christ hear and accept God’s call to participate in the task of Dordt University, they occupy a variety of offices. Participating in the work of development and sharing insight is not merely an occupation or a means to gain financial security or self-esteem, but a task to which God calls us. When this sense of office consciousness is lost, we lose the essential meaning of our work. Therefore, Dordt University seeks to develop and foster an atmosphere where all office-bearers can flourish in fulfilling the calling of their office (from the Educational Task of Dordt University found at About Dordt.

Expiration Date of Job Posting: September 01, 2025