Assistant Professor, Biology

The Department of Biology at High Point University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Biology positions with an expected start date of August 2025. 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. There would also be the opportunity to offer interdisciplinary honors and general education courses. The Assistant Professor is responsible for developing an active research program involving undergraduate students. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and experiential learning. Successful applicants 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 one or more of the following areas: comparative vertebrate anatomy, animal physiology, zoology and sub-disciplines. Expertise in teaching anatomy, including human anatomy, at the level of a biology major is highly valued.

A Ph.D. in biology or a closely related field is required, and post-doctoral experience is preferred.

The position includes laboratory and office 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 majors and minors in biology. Biology courses serve as foundational elements of applied and health science degrees at High Point University. The Assistant Professor is 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 (~~~).

Review of applications will begin on November 1st and will continue until the position is filled.

Apply online at ~~~.

For additional information, please contact Dr. Matthew Talbert, ~~~.

High Point University does not sponsor H1-B Visas.

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