Assitant Professor, Biology

High Point University•High Point, NC

76d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Biology at High Point University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Biology position with an expected start date of August 2027. This position is a 9-month, non-tenure track position eligible for promotion to Associate and Professor ranks and multi-year contract extensions. The position includes the use of our state-of-the-art Wanek School of Natural Sciences, which houses the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Neuroscience and Physics. The Biology Department offers a B.S., a B.A., and minor in biology. Biology courses additionally serve as foundational elements of applied and health science degrees at High Point University. High Point University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses. We encourage all applicants to apply.

Requirements

Ph.D. in biology or a closely related field is required.

Nice To Haves

Teaching and/or research experience in animal physiology, including related fields such as behavioral physiology, comparative physiology, evolutionary physiology, or ecophysiology (including aquatic biology).
Ability to teach human physiology, human anatomy, comparative anatomy, and related topics.
Research focuses suitable for implementation at primarily undergraduate institutions including rat models, aquatic models, cellular models, or non-rodent animal models.
Post-doctoral experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Teaching introductory and advanced biology courses with the opportunity to offer interdisciplinary honors and general education courses.
Developing an active research program involving undergraduate students.
Advising biology majors.
Service to the department, school, and university.