"Tenure Track Faculty – Biology (26-11)"

Job Details

Francis Marion University and the Department of Biology invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position. We are seeking candidates who have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and research at a comprehensive liberal arts institution.

Faculty Responsibilities

1. Teaching: Teach a conservation biology lecture and lab to biology and environmental science undergraduate majors once per academic year. Additionally, teach introductory biology and environmental science courses as needed by the department. Develop a 300–400-level organismal biology course aligned with the candidate’s area of expertise, such as ornithology, botany, or mycology.
2. Service: Contribute to the department, university, and discipline through activities such as academic advising, student recruitment, faculty governance, and professional service (e.g., organizing conferences, serving on editorial boards, or participating in scientific societies).
3. Scholarship: Develop and maintain an active research program within one’s biological discipline that actively engages undergraduate students in collaborative inquiry and contributes to the broader scientific community.

The position is a standard nine-month, tenure-track contract with a teaching load of 7 courses/year (21 contact hours, lab hours fully count). Academic rank and salary will be commensurate to qualifications and experience. There is also potential to teach additional courses during the summer for additional compensation. Generous internal funding is available on a competitive basis to support travel, research, and undergraduate scholarship.

FMU Requirements: An earned doctorate in biology or a related discipline from an accredited institution. ABD candidates will be considered but must have completed their degree before their contract starts.

Expected start date: August 16, 2026.

The following application materials are required:

1. Letter of Interest (referencing position number 26-11).
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Teaching Statement expressing teaching experience and philosophy.
4. Research Statement describing research interests and long-term research objectives and how the work would involve undergraduate researchers.
5. Copies of all transcripts (official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate).
6. Names and contact information for at least three references.
7. FMU Faculty Application.

To obtain a Faculty Application please click here

Send Application Materials to:

Dr. Charlene Wages, Vice President for Administration and Planning, Francis Marion University
P.O. Box 100547, Florence, SC 29502-0547. Or email to: hrassist@fmarion.edu, or FAX to: (843) 661-1202

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

About the Biology Department: The new hire would join a vibrant and collaborative department of 22 faculty that span a wide range of disciplines. We strive for academic excellence within our comprehensive programs using creative teaching, insightful research, and collaborative and impactful service. To learn more about Francis Marion University’s Department of Biology, please visit: http://www.fmarion.edu/biology/. Any questions regarding this position can be directed to the Department Chair, Dr. Vernon Bauer (vbauer@fmarion.edu).