McPherson College seeks an enthusiastic student-centered professor to join the Natural Sciences Department for the 2025-26 academic year as an Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology. This is a full-time, tenure track benefits eligible position.

The successful candidate will assume responsibility for providing 24 credit hours of instruction in both major and general education courses including College Biology I, Introductory Biology, and Genetics per academic year. Additionally, the candidate may develop new courses within their area of expertise. The person in this appointment will maintain regular office hours, attend meetings, advise Biology majors, assist with recruiting and with undergraduate research, participate in the governance of the college, and perform other duties within the scope of this position as assigned.

A terminal degree in Biology or a related field is required (ABD candidates are invited to apply as well). The ideal candidate will have a record of exceptional teaching at the undergraduate level. Candidates must possess the ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods and modalities, relate to diverse students, and facilitate student learning.

McPherson College is a career-focused liberal arts institution that educates whole people through scholarship, participation, and service. Located in Central Kansas with convenient access to Wichita, Manhattan, Lawrence and Kansas City, McPherson is a vibrant community that provides endless possibilities locally and in the immediate region. The college has set an ambitious vision through its Community by Design 2.0 strategic plan and has recently announced the formation of the Ward-Burkholder endowment of $1.5 Billion in estate gift commitments. McPherson College has also been recognized 10 years in a row as a Great College to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

To apply:  Complete the quick and easy online application below and submit a letter of interest addressing your ability to meet the qualifications specified in this position announcement. Other required application materials include a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable during the search and screening process), and a list of names of and contact information for five professional references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

Inquiries can be sent to Dr. Matt Skillen, Vice President for Academic Affairs, at [email protected].

McPherson College seeks an enthusiastic student-centered professor to join the Mathematics and Computer Sciences Department for the 2025-26 academic year as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Computer Science. This is a full-time, tenure-track, and benefits eligible position.

The successful candidate will assume responsibility for providing 24 credit hours of instruction in computer science per year. The person in this appointment will teach major and general education courses, design and offer online courses when possible, maintain regular office hours, attend meetings, advise Computer Science majors, assist with recruiting, participate in the governance of the college, and perform other duties within the scope of this position as assigned.

A minimum of a Ph.D. degree in computer science or a related field is preferred (ABD candidates as well as candidates with master’s degrees will also be considered for this appointment). The ideal candidate will have teaching or scholarly experience in one or more of the following areas: cybersecurity, data science/analysis, machine learning, or software development. Preference will be given to candidates with evidence of high-quality teaching experience at the collegiate level. Candidates must possess the ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods, relate to diverse students, and facilitate student learning. Special consideration will be given to candidates with online teaching experience.

To apply:  Complete the quick and easy online application below and submit a letter of interest addressing your ability to meet the qualifications specified in this position announcement. Other required application materials include a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable during the search and screening process), and names of and contact information for five professional references.

Review of applications will begin early in March 2025 but will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.