Assistant Professor, Biology
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 2026. This position is a 9-month, non-tenure track position eligible for promotion to Associate and Professor ranks and multi-year contract extensions. Responsibilities include teaching introductory and advanced biology courses with the opportunity to offer interdisciplinary honors and general education courses. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and experiential learning. The Assistant Professor will also be responsible for developing an active research program involving undergraduate students. Successful candidates will have access to startup and institutional research and professional development funding. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching and/or research experience in cell biology, including subfields such as cancer biology. Preference will also be given to candidates that would effectively leverage our cell culture facility. A Ph.D. in biology or a closely related field is required, and post-doctoral experience is preferred. The position includes laboratory space in 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. The Assistant Professor will be responsible for advising biology majors, and for service to the department, school, and university. Applications should include the following items, submitted as a single document: (i) a cover letter addressing the applicant’s qualifications and interest in the position, (ii) curriculum vitae, (iii) a statement of teaching philosophy (including a description of approaches to teaching both science and non-science majors), (iv) a statement of research interests, and (v) an unofficial transcript with the highest awarded degree. Additionally, three letters of recommendation should be provided; letters of recommendation should be emailed by references to Dr. Matthew Talbert ([email protected]). Review of applications will begin on October 5th and will continue until the position is filled. Apply online at https://highpoint.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Highpoint-Faculty. For additional information, please contact Dr. Matthew Talbert, [email protected]. High Point University does not sponsor H1-B Visas. At High Point University the faculty and staff are devoted to ensuring every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. We encourage all applicants to apply. Our career site is moving! Beginning October 25 access it here: New Career Site At High Point University the faculty and staff are devoted to ensuring every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. High Point University is a God, family and country school. High Point University does not sponsor H1-B Visas. High Point University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses. The University encourages all applicants to apply.
Requirements
- A Ph.D. in biology or a closely related field is required
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and experiential learning.
Nice To Haves
- Teaching and/or research experience in cell biology, including subfields such as cancer biology.
- Effectively leverage our cell culture facility.
- 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.
Benefits
- Successful candidates will have access to startup and institutional research and professional development funding.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
