Biology-Human Anatomy and Kinesiology (24-95)

Francis Marion University and the Department of Biology invite applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position to begin in August 2025. We are seeking candidates who have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and research in a public liberal arts setting. A successful candidate will (1) have the expertise to teach courses in human anatomy and kinesiology (ability to teach courses in exercise science, biomechanics, and/or nutrition science, a plus), (2) provide service to the department and university in the form of, but not limited to: academic advising of pre-health students and participation in faculty governance, and (3) develop and maintain an active scholarly research program that engages undergraduate students in collaborative inquiry.

The position is a nine-month, tenure-track contract with a 12:9 contact load across two academic semesters. The candidate will be expected to teach courses which prepare students interested in existing health programs, including Nursing, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Language Pathology, as well as forthcoming programs in Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant Studies. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate to qualifications and experience. There is potential to teach additional courses during the summer for additional compensation. Generous internal funding for domestic and international travel, research, student scholarship, and summer research stipends are available on a competitive basis.

FMU Requirements: An earned doctorate in biology or a related discipline from an accredited institution. ABD candidates will be considered but must have completed their degree by the start of the 2025 academic year. Some level of previous experience teaching human anatomy is desired.

The new colleague would join a vibrant and collaborative department of 22 faculty that span a wide range of disciplines. We strive for academic excellence within our comprehensive programs using creative teaching, insightful research, and collaborative and impactful service. To learn more about Francis Marion University’s Department of Biology, please visit: http://www.fmarion.edu/biology/. Any questions can be directed to the Department Chair, Vernon Bauer (vbauer@fmarion.edu).

Francis Marion University is a state-assisted, regional university sitting on over 800 acres and serving approximately 4,200 students in Florence, SC. FMU is an adamant supporter of academic freedom. The institution takes a strong faculty governance approach with an active AAUP chapter. The campus is within easy driving distance of the state capitol Columbia, as well as other areas of interest including Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Charlotte, Asheville, and Savannah. In addition to facilities on the main campus, FMU also owns Wildsumaco Biological Station, a field station on the east slope of the Andes in Ecuador, and the Freshwater Ecology Center (FEC), a research facility located 15 minutes from campus with 146 acres of old wood forest and wetlands and a 20-acre lake.

Francis Marion University has been recognized for its excellence in education by several national ranking agencies. US News and World Report named FMU as one of its top regional universities in the south for more than a decade. FMU was named as “The Chronicle’s Great Colleges to Work For” 2013-2023.

Florence, SC, the heart of the Pee Dee region, serves over a quarter million people in the larger metropolitan area. Over the past several years, Florence has experienced major revitalization and rebirth to the downtown area and FMU has been at the forefront of those efforts. In addition to the construction of two health science buildings in the downtown area, we are currently building a medical campus in collaboration with the University of South Carolina Medical School, McLeod Regional Medical Center, and MUSC Health Florence Medical Center. FMU has also contributed to making Florence a center for the arts and culture in the region with the Steven F. Gately Art Gallery and the FMU Performing Arts Center: home to the Florence Symphony Orchestra and host to many high-profile musical and theatrical performances each year. To find more information about this growing and vibrant community, please visit: https://www.flochamber.com/about-flo/.

Application Instructions: Review of applications will begin on 12/1/24 and will continue until the position is filled. A start date of August 16, 2025, is anticipated.

The following application materials are required:

1. Letter of Interest (referencing position number 24-95).
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Teaching Statement expressing teaching experience and philosophy.
4. Research Statement describing research interests, long-term research objectives, and how the work would involve students.
5. Copies of all transcripts (official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate).
6. Names and contact information for at least three references.
7. FMU Faculty Application.

To obtain a copy of the faculty application, please click here.

Mail completed application packet to: Dr. Charlene Wages, Vice President for Administration and Planning, Francis Marion University, PO Box 100547, Florence, SC 29502-0547. May be emailed to: HRassist@fmarion.edu or faxed to 843-661-1202.

As Francis Marion University has continued to be recognized for its diverse student body, it especially welcomes applicants who can affirm and enhance its mission.

Applicants honorably discharged from a branch of the United States Armed Forces, who meet the minimum training and experience requirements, are given employment preference by all State agencies and higher education institutions in South Carolina.

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