General Science Faculty

Franklin University is an independent, not-for-profit, metropolitan university located in Columbus, Ohio.  We are currently seeking applicants for a full-time faculty member in our General Education Program.   The General Science Faculty role has responsibility for providing leadership to adjunct faculty and for course development and management of face to face and online courses across various natural science disciplines.  The position also requires additional responsibilities including university service, teaching, and development of community relationships.

This faculty position requires that the candidate hold a Ph.D. from a regionally accredited institution and be broadly prepared in a natural science discipline, preferably with a focus area(s) in biology, chemistry, earth or environmental science.  This position requires a science generalist who can manage and develop courses across the natural sciences disciplines.  Applicants are also required to have teaching experience at the college- or university-level and be able to adapt and work effectively in a rapidly changing environment.  Successful candidates must be able to communicate and work effectively with students, staff, and adjunct faculty.  This is a 12-month faculty position at a non-tenure granting institution. 

Founded in 1902, Franklin University has a long tradition of providing student-centered, life-long higher education in a global context.  The University provides undergraduate and graduate students, who often work full-time, the breadth of knowledge and career focused applications of a balanced education.  Franklin enjoys the strong support of the local business community.  The University is a non-tenure granting institution annually serving nearly 10,000 students.  A leader in online education, Franklin University’s excellence in teaching employs appropriate technology and effective use of learning measures. Please visit our homepage at www.franklin.edu for more information about the university.

The University values faculty who make contributions to the quality and visibility of its programs, encourages and rewards teamwork, and places a premium on excellent teaching. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.  Please send a letter of application including a statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vita, and contact information for three references.

E-mail as an MS Word attachment to faculty@franklin.edu or mail to:

Franklin University
Human Resources Department
201 S. Grant Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43215.

Equal Opportunity Employer