Description

Instructional Faculty, Biology

Recruitment #:       F2606

Review Date:         Open | Open until filled

Department:          Biology/NSM

Salary Rate:           Commensurate with experience and qualifications [CBA]  

About Western Oregon University:

Western Oregon University is a regional public, mid-sized university – committed to changing lives, strengthening communities and transforming our world. Located in Monmouth, the heart of Oregon’s lush Willamette Valley, WOU is about 20 minutes from Salem, the state’s capital and about 75 minutes from Portland, the state’s cultural hub. 

Western is one of Oregon’s oldest public institutions of higher education and was incorporated into the state system as a teacher training institution in 1882. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in arts and sciences, education and professional areas. It’s known for small class sizes, a focus on sustainability and a diverse liberal arts education in a student-centered environment. Western is a Hispanic Serving institution, with over 40% of undergraduates being students of color.

Position Summary:

This Instructional Faculty in Biology position is primarily dedicated to undergraduate instruction (~93% effort), encompassing lecture and laboratory courses in 200-level Human Anatomy and Physiology, with teaching responsibilities distributed across allied health and pre-nursing student populations. The successful candidate will also support student success through efforts such as experiential learning activities aligned with departmental curricula. Service responsibilities (~7% effort) include consistent participation in weekly departmental meetings.

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Requirements

Required Qualifications: Please ensure your application materials clearly demonstrate how you meet the following:

     Master’s degree in Biology

How to Apply: Please upload the following required materials within the application portal. 

Applications missing any of the required documents will not move forward for consideration. Please include only the materials listed below:

WOU Employment Application form available here - unclassified/faculty
Cover Letter
Resume/CV
Reference form available here 
Unofficial Transcripts for the highest degree earned