"Assistant or Associate Professor of Biology (Microbiology, Tenure Track)"

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 microbiology faculty position.

The anticipated start date for this opportunity is August 1, 2026.

The candidate’s primary teaching load will include

• teaching the SEA-PHAGES bacteriophage discovery lab
• teaching allied health microbiology
• teaching majors’ microbiology as a CURE

The candidate will also

• provide undergraduate academic advising
• supervise undergraduate research capstone and honors projects
• 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, but candidates with professional clinical experience will also be considered. 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.

To apply, complete the Faculty Application for Employment and electronically forward all documentation requested to: Dr. Ruth Plymale, Chair of Biology. Priority review of completed applications will begin on December 1, 2025, but review will continue until the position is filled.