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. 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 professional development funding. Preference will be given to candidates with
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 is also highly valued. Candidates with research focuses suitable for implementation at primarily undergraduate
institutions including rat models, aquatic models, cellular models, or non-rodent animal models are strongly encouraged to apply. A Ph.D. in biology or a closely related field is required, and post-doctoral experience is preferred. 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. 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
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