Full-time Faculty Position in Biology/Anatomy at Christendom College in Front Royal, VA.
Christendom College invites applications for a full-time position in the Department of Mathematics and Natural Science to begin Fall 2025. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. The candidate should hold an appropriate professional degree in healthcare or a Ph.D. in Biology or closely related field that qualifies the candidate to teach general biology, microbiology, and anatomy & physiology, as well as their laboratory components.
The successful candidate will be strongly committed to undergraduate Catholic liberal arts education and have a strong record of teaching experience and excellence. In addition to teaching the courses listed above, the potential to develop laboratory manuals and senior thesis research projects would be highly beneficial. The ability to mentor students, particularly those interested in pursuing healthcare professions, is an advantage.
Located in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, Christendom College is a four-year Catholic liberal arts college whose faculty members take an annual, voluntary oath of fidelity to the Magisterium of the Church. Our faculty members affirm the harmony of faith and reason in the pursuit of academic excellence and especially follow the educational vision set out by St. John Paul II in Ex Corde Ecclesiae. Natural Science faculty teach science courses according to the standards of the discipline and in full confidence that there can be no conflict between natural and revealed truth. For more information on the Christendom Mission and Vision statements, curriculum, and student life, see www.christendom.edu, and for information about the Natural Science Major, see www.christendom.edu/natural-science .
Interested applicants should provide the following: 1) curriculum vitae; 2) a letter of application that includes discussion of teaching experience and philosophy, particularly how science can be integrated with our Catholic liberal arts core curriculum; 3) three letters of recommendation; 4) evaluations of undergraduate teaching (if available). These application materials and any inquiries may be directed to Dr. Douglas Dailey, Acting Chairman of the Mathematics and Natural Science Department, at NaturalScienceSearch2024@christendom.edu. To be assured of consideration, applications should be received by November 15, 2024.
Graduate transcripts should be sent directly to:
Dr. Kevin Tracy
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Christendom College
134 Christendom Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630