Visiting Professor-Biology

for the workforce and/or graduate/professional programs in science-related fields. The West Science Building also houses the newly expanded SNU cadaver lab which is used for students studying human anatomy in lower and upper division undergraduate courses as well as in the upcoming Physician Assistant program at SNU set to matriculate students in January 2027 (pending ARC-PA accreditation). See a video tour of this beautiful facility HERE .

Southern Nazarene University (SNU) invites applications for a one-semester open-rank visiting professor position in the Department of Biology to teach Human Physiology beginning January 2027. The successful candidate may be considered for a full-time appointment in the 2027-2028 academic year. Rank will be determined by degree and experience. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Serves as course coordinator and instructor for sophomore-level Human Physiology lecture and associated laboratory sections which contribute primarily to Nursing and Kinesiology department programs.
• Fosters a welcoming and supportive learning environment through dynamic in-person pedagogy and open communication with students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must profess faith in Jesus Christ, possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ centered community.
• As an institution of the Church of the Nazarene, applicants must understand and embrace the biblical principle that all people are created in the image of God and should be treated with dignity and respect, including a belief in equal opportunity to work, contribute, and flourish without discrimination.
• Education: M.S. or higher degree in biology or a related field
• Exhibits passion for in-person undergraduate teaching and mentoring in a Christian liberal arts university in the Wesleyan tradition where the integration of faith and learning is encouraged and expected.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in biology or related field. PhD candidates (ABD) will be considered.
• Undergraduate teaching experience is strongly desired.
• An aptitude for using technology to facilitate learning (e.g., experience with online MLS and homework platforms, online teaching experience, flipping the classroom, etc.).
• The ideal candidate eligible for consideration of full-time employment in the 2027-2028 academic year would also hold experience in teaching human anatomy (with cadaver dissection preferred).

Supervision Received: Receives supervision and work assignments from the Biology Department Chair.

Supervision Exercised: May be responsible for the coordination of work assignments for student teaching assistants.

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Benefits

Generous benefit structure including family medical insurance plan (shared cost), HSA/FSA, dental, vision, disability, group/voluntary life, direct primary care, retirement matching, tuition remission, vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays.

Organization

Southern Nazarene University is a private, Christian, liberal arts university. It is an expression of the educational ministry of the Church of the Nazarene. Based at its main residential campus located just west of Oklahoma City, SNU serves students from around the world at multiple locations in Oklahoma and through online educational opportunities.

Founded in 1899, SNU grew out of several small evangelical colleges committed to training people for service to God and their fellow man. During the later part of the nineteenth century, settlers in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, New Mexico, and Texas founded these educational institutions to promote the optimistic message that the result of people fully aligning their lives with God's work in the world would be personal holiness and compassionate service.

Southern Nazarene University values each person created in the image of God, therefore, we also desire to be a community that reflects representation of diversity. We care about inclusion and equity through the refining of our character, the way we create culture and the way we serve Christ. Our University values reconciliation through God's love.