The Department of Biology at Union University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position, beginning fall 2026. The ideal candidate would have a background in Conservation Biology, Wildlife Biology, Vertebrate Ecology, or General Biology. Teaching load is 24 credit hours. Preference given to applicants with previous teaching experience, ideally at the college level. Successful candidate will teach undergraduate lectures and laboratories in courses related to the conservation biology and zoology majors, along with other courses at all levels as assigned. Courses may include comparative vertebrate anatomy, conservation biology, wildlife management, ecology, experimental design and biostatistics. Course offerings may be developed and refined in line with the successful candidate's preparation and scholarly interests. Union faculty members produce scholarship and participate in advising and departmental/university service. Rank assignment commensurate with education/experience. Competitive salary and benefits package. Position subject to final budgetary approval.

About Union University

Union University is a private, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. The campus is located in Jackson, Tenn., with additional campuses in Germantown, Hendersonville, and Memphis, Tenn., and enrolls about 2,700 students. Union University stands as a national leader among colleges and universities in promoting a Christian worldview and a Christ-centered approach to education. Union is consistently ranked among the nation’s premier Christian universities and has been recognized as a top-tier institution each year since 1997 by U.S. News & World Report, which also recognized Union at a national level for undergraduate teaching excellence.

Essential Job Functions

• Teach a full-time course load (24 hours) including upper- and lower-division courses. Assign grades, maintain records in accordance with FERPA regulations, and keep regular on-campus office hours. Pursue steady growth as a teacher and as a course designer.
• Advise Conservation Biology and Zoology students in their academic and career paths, including via regular meetings to plan for registration and assess academic Advise other Biology students as needed.
• Contribute to student learning outcomes in the capstone research sequence for biology majors by mentoring research students in developing, collecting, analyzing, and presenting original scientific research.
• Maintain a program of scholarship in line with the department’s definition of scholarship, including the public dissemination of scholarly/creative works.
• Work with other Biology Faculty and Staff on the Jackson Campus on projects as
• Participate in standing and ad-hoc university committees in line with expectations for full-time faculty.
• Attend and participate in departmental, divisional, and college-wide meetings and events, including commencements and convocations.
• Participate enthusiastically in the life of the department via shared curriculum development, program planning, assessment, and other activities. Cultivate meaningful community with faculty colleagues, staff, and students.

Required Qualifications

• Requires a Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in an appropriate Biology-related Candidates currently pursuing relevant advanced degrees will be considered.
• Successful candidate must be a professing Christian who is an active member of a local church; who supports Union University’s Identity, Mission, and Core Values; and who demonstrates a Christian worldview in work and life. (Please see https://www.uu.edu/about/what-we-believe.cfm.)

Physical Requirements

The work performed by this position is of a general office and classroom nature. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to perform the following:

• Communicate clearly in person, on the phone, through a computer, and in
• Move independently from office to classroom and from one campus office/building to another campus office/building.
• Spend extended periods of time managing a classroom or laboratory independently (1 to 3 hours).
• Work performed requires some daily instances of bending, stooping, and carrying items up to 25

The above description is not intended to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties, responsibilities, skills, and abilities for the job described. Rather, it is intended only to describe the general nature of the job. The incumbent in this position is expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Documents / Statements Needed to Apply

• Cover letter
• CV
• List of at least three professional references
• Brief philosophy of teaching / teaching statement (1-2 pages)
• A statement on your views about working at an institution of higher education that actively promotes the principles of the Christian faith

Optional

• Up to three professional recommendation letters (suggested especially but not required for recent graduates and, e.g., ABD applicants)
• Additional evidence of teaching effectiveness