Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor of Biology Print Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor of Biology Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Florence, Alabama Job Type Faculty Division Academic Affairs Department Biology Opening Date 09/10/2026 FLSA Exempt Description Benefits Questions Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum
posting period has ended. The posted salary and/or position title may be adjusted dependent on the successful candidate’s education, experience, and unique qualifications as they relate to the position. Sponsorship is not available for any staff positions and unless otherwise indicated within the posting information is not available for most faculty positions. Description The University of North Alabama is accepting
applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Biology starting in August 2027. This position requires a PhD in biology or a closely related discipline, although ABD candidates will be considered provided degree conferral will occur before the appointment start date. The area of specialization for this position is open, but we are especially interested in candidates with backgrounds
including but not limited to ornithology, entomology, mammalogy, herpetology, or mycology. For full consideration, complete application packets (cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, research statement, transcripts, and three references) must be received by October 19, 2026. The position will remain open until filled. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Essential Job Duties The successful
candidate will primarily teach majors and non-majors introductory biology lectures and laboratories, and upper-level coursework in their specialization. Standard teaching load is 12 semester hours (fall and spring; summer teaching is possible but not required). Preference may be given to candidates who can also teach human anatomy and physiology and/or clinical microbiology. Additional teaching responsibilities will
be determined based on the candidate’s background. Scholarly activity including the development of an active research agenda and mentoring of undergraduate researchers, academic advising of biology majors, and other service to the department, college, and university will also be required for progress toward tenure and promotion. Minimum Qualifications This position requires an earned PhD in biology or a closely
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