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JOB TITLE	Assistant/Associate Professors of Biology Division:   School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Claflin University	CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY, founded in 1869 and affiliated with The United Methodist Church, is recognized as one of the premier comprehensive institutions in the southeast.  The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and offers broad based education in liberal arts and sciences combined with internships and other career focused programs.  The institution also has nationally accredited programs:  the Business program by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP); The teacher Education program by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE); The chemistry program by the American Chemical Society (ACS); and the Music program by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Claflin offers the undergraduate degree in 33 areas and three graduate programs:  the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Science in Biotechnology, and the Master of Educational Studies.  The University serves approximately 1800 students from every region of the United States and 15 countries.  U.S. News & World Report, in it 2008 Guidebook to America’s Best Colleges and Universities, ranked Claflin tenth among Baccalaureate Colleges in the South and singled out the University for its High Graduation Rate.  The latter has also been noted in The Chronicle of Higher Education and the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education.  Further, Consumers Digest has recently ranked Claflin University number three nationally in its “Top 5 Best Value” category among Private Colleges and Universities. Throughout its 138-year history, Claflin has proudly upheld its charter to never deny any individual employment or admission to the University because of race, gender or religion.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES	The School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Biology. Major responsibilities include daily instruction of courses in the undergraduate and graduate biology program curricula as assigned each semester in accordance with the course syllabi, administration of exams, monitoring of student attendance, submission of final grades and other duties normally associated with course instruction. In addition to teaching, this position requires ongoing compliance wit the criteria for faculty performance in research and grantsmanship, faculty development, service to the University and the community, committee participation and other duties as assigned by administration.
QUALIFICATIONS	Ph.D. is required in the appropriate discipline.  Rank is dependent upon level of experience.  Official transcripts required upon appointment.  The successful candidate must have relevant teaching experience at the college level; a commitment to maintaining a research program with undergraduate student research assistants and must be able to provide direction and guidance to students, colleagues and customers.
GENERAL INFORMATION	Position Title:          Assistant/Associate Professors of Biology (Tenure-track) Division:                   School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics Recruitment Pool:      Open to General Public Position Type:            Full-time Salaried Faculty Funding Period:          Academic Year 2009- 2010 Posting Date:             January 23, 2009 Closing Date:             Open until Filled Work Days:                 Varies per Class Schedule Working Hours:            Varies per Class Schedulevary)
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:	Applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, terminal degree transcript, three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Randall Harris Search Committee Chair School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics Claflin University 400 Magnolia Street Orangeburg, SC 29115 E-mail:rharris@claflin.edu

Please refer to our web site at: www.claflin.edu/careers/employment.htm

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application process should contact the Human Resources Office before the closing date. Office Number: 803-535-5635 Job Line Number: 803-535-5394, TDD Number: 1-800-735-8583.

For more information, please contact:

Ms. Twanda Allen
Human Resource
Asst. Director of Human Resources
Email: tallen@claflin.edu
Phone: (803) 535-5420
Fax: (803)-535-5818

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