Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for a full-time, teaching-focused, tenure track position in Biology to teach undergraduate courses in Animal Physiology, Comparative Anatomy, Zoology or Evolution, Biocommunication, and additional courses such as Development, and/or other coursework based upon the expertise of the applicant.

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate dedication to: 

• Student-centered teaching and learning
• Commitment to quality undergraduate teaching and advising
• Acknowledgement of different learning styles and motivations
• Effective communication
• Teaching relevant content that contributes to the Biology major at Blackburn College
• Mentoring students in multiple contexts as part of the college’s unique student-managed work program

Qualifications for the position include:

• A Ph.D. related to a topic in Biology, Animal Physiology, or related field, or a date of Ph.D. defense completion by May 2025.

The Biology Department offers small class sizes in the upper-division classes and many opportunities to mentor, advise, and work closely with students as a supervisor in our student managed work program. We work on a beautiful, small campus in central Illinois, where our faculty and staff generally work closely with one another on committees, assessment, and professional development. The Biology Department has state-of-the-art, modern facilities in a LEED certified building along with green-houses and a vivarium. We offer dedicated lab space to support both teaching and undergraduate student research for each faculty member of the department. The college has access to both on- and off-campus field sites for research and teaching lab field trips. Blackburn is both a Bee Campus and a Tree Campus as a result of efforts originating in the Biology Department. 

Position requirements: 

• Keep scheduled office hours
• Attend Division meetings and regular Faculty Assembly meetings
• Teach 2 or more courses per semester, based on student need and faculty availability
• Advise students (typically after the first year in the position)
• Supervise students workers as Teaching Assistants
• Regular reporting, both semesterly and annually
• Service to the college via committee membership (typically after the first year in the position)
• Assist with recruiting efforts by visiting with incoming students

Application materials should include the following:

• CV
• Cover letter
• Statement of your teaching philosophy, including a statement articulating your understanding of diversity and its role fostering an inclusive educational environment
• Reference Contact Information: (name/email/phone/address) for three professional references

Send application materials to: Human Resources, Blackburn College, 700 College Ave., Ludlum 110, Carlinville, IL 62626 or email hr@blackburn.edu. Employment-based immigration sponsorship is not offered for this position. Phone calls or walk-ins not accepted. 

Blackburn College is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants should be legally permitted to work in the United States; Blackburn is not able to sponsor faculty visas for employment immigration.

Salary Range: $54,000-$60,000, commensurate with experience. 

Benefits: Blackburn College features a robust benefits package. For additional information please visit https://blackburn.edu/about/administrative-offices/human-resources/ and click on the Employee Benefits Summary Tab. 

Review of applications will begin February 28, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

About Blackburn College

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL

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