Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology (Tenure-track)

Salem Academy and College • Winston Salem, NC

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Salem Academy and College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology, with a scheduled start date of August 2027. The college seeks a well-rounded biological scientist able to teach a broad range of subjects, including Biodiversity and Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology. Depending on the candidate’s area of study, the successful candidate may also develop an Advanced Cell Biology course. Depending on qualifications and experience, the position may include program leadership responsibilities.

The professor will teach a standard load of seven courses per year, with a one-course release during the first year of employment. The role also includes advising and mentoring students, supporting independent studies, engaging students in scholarly research, contributing to other teaching and learning projects as needs and interests arise, and participating in service to the Biology Program, the Natural Science and Mathematics Division, and the College.

Salem College is a liberal arts college exclusively dedicated to developing future health leaders. The institution seeks applicants committed to educating a diverse student body and to undergraduate teaching excellence and innovation. The position requires work in an office setting and includes the physical functions described in the posting. Salem College is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• PhD in Biological Science or a closely related discipline.
• Experience teaching introductory-level biology courses and biodiversity or related courses as the instructor of record in a higher education setting.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate students through advising and research.
• Active record and program of scholarship.
• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching excellence and innovation, including active learning and engagement of students with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal and English communication skills in the classroom, with colleagues, in written work, and in listening.

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of undergraduate teaching experience as the instructor of record.
• Experience teaching upper-level undergraduate courses, potentially Advanced Cell Biology or ecology.
• Experience with course, laboratory, and curriculum development.
• Leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach seven courses per year, including Biodiversity, Introduction to Biology, and courses in the successful candidate’s sub-discipline.
• Teach Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology and, depending on the candidate’s area of study, potentially develop and teach Advanced Cell Biology.
• Receive a one-course teaching release during the first year of employment.
• Support students’ independent studies and advise and mentor students.
• Engage students in scholarly research.
• Work on other teaching and learning projects as needs and interests arise.
• Participate in service to the Biology Program, the Natural Science and Mathematics Division, and the College, including committee membership.
• Potentially assume program leadership responsibilities, depending on qualifications and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree