The University of Mary Hardin Baylor’s College of Humanities and Sciences seeks qualified faculty for its Biology Department beginning in late July of 2024, with initial appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, commensurate with qualifications and experience. A start date of January 2024 is an option for a candidate who is available and so desires. UMHB seeks faculty who are active Christians and dedicated teacher-scholars to prepare students for leadership, service, and faith-informed discernment in a global society.
The Biology program offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology, Biology with several pre-health professions emphases (pre-Medical/pre-Dental, pre-Veterinary Medicine, pre-Pharmacy, pre-Physician Assistant, pre-Health Professions, and pre-Clinical Lab Science), and Biology with Teacher Certification. The Department also houses the new Neuroscience and Bioinformatics programs, provides instructional support to other degree programs, and contributes to the core curriculum.
UMHB is conveniently located in Belton, an historic town of 22,000 in the heart of central Texas. Nearby cities are Temple (5 miles), Waco (45 miles), Austin (65 miles), San Antonio (130 miles) and Dallas/Ft. Worth (130 miles). Excellent schools, abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, and a high quality of life are hallmarks of the local community.
Faculty Responsibilities: Activities required of all faculty include exemplary teaching, curriculum development, student advising and recruitment; professional attainment; and service to department, college, university, and the community.

Specific Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate Biology courses, such as Introductory Biology, Research Methods, Microbiology, Anatomy & Physiology, Genetics, and upper-level electives. Graduate courses in biological science may be available in the future. Teaching load is typically 12 hours per semester.

Qualifications:
• A Doctorate in Biological Sciences (or related disciplines) is required; ABD will be considered (tenure-track status requires terminal degree in hand).
• Excellent teaching and communication skills, a dedication to professional attainment, and commitment to quality improvement are essential.
• Must be an active, and committed Christian.

About University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Founded in 1845, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor has traditionally been known for producing excellent educators, nurses, business leaders and missionaries. That has not changed, but today UMHB is also earning recognition for its talented science and music graduates, for top-notch graduate programs in counseling, physical therapy and more. Research done in the university's Human Performance Laboratory is being applauded for its contributions to the field of sport nutrition. The university's new competency-based education program for adult learners is the first of its kind among private colleges and universities in Texas. And enrollment at UMHB has set new records every year for the last seven years. What's behind this success? An unapologetic dedication to Christian principles. An emphasis on inspired teaching, on making each student's learning experience the best it can be. A commitment to excellence in every aspect of university life. If one word could be chosen to summarize what is happening at UMHB today, that word would be "MOMENTUM." It takes a powerful force to gain momentum in an upward trajectory, and that force is present and real at UMHB today. ... Mary Hardin-Baylor is moving forward, offering Christian higher education in compelling new ways to a growing number of students. UMHB has nearly 4,000 students pursuing degrees at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degree levels and nearly 500 employees including 190 full-time faculty members. UMHB is conveniently located in Belton, an historic town of over 20,000 in the heart of central Texas. Excellent schools, abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, and a high quality of life are hallmarks of the local community.

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