Tenure Track Faculty – Biology (26-10)
Biological Sciences
Teaching
- Teach Human Anatomy lectures and labs primarily for pre-health students.
- Occasionally teach introductory biology courses as departmental needs arise.
- Opportunity to develop and teach upper-level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.
Service
- Contribute to departmental, university, and professional service, including:
- Academic advising and student recruitment.
- Faculty governance and committee participation.
- Professional engagement (e.g., organizing conferences, editorial boards, or involvement in scientific societies).
Research
- Develop and sustain an active research program that:
- Involves undergraduate students in meaningful scientific inquiry.
- Contributes to the broader biological and scientific community through peer-reviewed scholarship.
Position Details
Contract
- Nine-month, tenure-track appointment.
Biological Sciences Teaching Load
- 7 courses per year (21 contact hours; lab hours count fully).
- Primary Course Focus: Human Anatomy, supporting FMU’s pre-professional programs in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology, and upcoming programs in Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant Studies.
- Earned Ph.D. in Biology or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
- Prefer candidates with demonstrated experience teaching Human Anatomy at the undergraduate level.
- Letter of Interest (reference position number 26-10)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Statement describing teaching experience and philosophy
- Academic Conferences & Publications Research Statement outlining research interests, long-term goals, and plans for involving undergraduates
- Copies of all transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire)
- Name and contact information for at least three references
- FMU Faculty Application (available here)
- Dr. Charlene Wages
- Vice President for Administration and Planning
- Francis Marion University
- P.O. Box 100547, Florence, SC 29502-0547
Qualifications
Required
Application Instructions
Applicants Must Submit The Following Materials
Send All Application Materials To
Email: hrassist@fmarion.edu
Fax: (843) 661-1202
About The Department Of Biology
The Department of Biology at FMU includes 20 faculty members representing diverse biological disciplines. The department emphasizes academic excellence, creative teaching, impactful research, and collaborative service.
About Francis Marion University
Francis Marion University (FMU) is a state-assisted regional university located on an 800-acre campus serving approximately 4,200 students in Florence, South Carolina. FMU upholds the values of academic freedom, shared governance, and diversity.
About Florence, South Carolina
Located in the heart of the Pee Dee region, Florence is a thriving city serving over 250,000 residents. It offers a growing downtown district, rich cultural life, and close proximity to Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Columbia, Charlotte, Asheville, and Savannah. FMU contributes to the city’s cultural vitality through the Steven F. Gately Art Gallery and the FMU Performing Arts Center, home to the Florence Symphony Orchestra.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Francis Marion University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution that encourages applications from women, minorities, and veterans. Applicants honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces who meet the minimum training and experience requirements receive employment preference under South Carolina law.