Assistant Professor of Biology (Microbiology) Position Available In Nash, North Carolina

Assistant Professor of Biology (Microbiology)
North Carolina Wesleyan University
in Rocky Mount, NC
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Type:

Full-Time

Posted:

04/23/2025

Application Due:

Open Until Filled

Category:

Biology Diversity North Carolina Wesleyan University is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology for a 9-month appointment starting in August 2025. The successful candidate’s duties include design and implement a Microbiology lecture and laboratory for nursing students as well as teaching other potential courses, such as Anatomy and Physiology, General Introductory Biology, or other courses that support the program. The responsibilities will also include advising undergraduate students, promoting program growth and academic excellence, overseeing student interns, and serving on internal committees. Per the university’s standards, the regular workload for faculty is 12 credit hours per semester. Faculty members are expected to engage students through traditional and innovative instructional strategies. North Carolina Wesleyan University (NCWU), a liberal arts university affiliated with the United Methodist Church, emphasizes teaching excellence and personal attention. NCWU values a culture of respect, kindness, and understanding and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability. Women, historically underrepresented minorities, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. NCWU serves a highly diverse student body, with a traditional undergraduate population consisting of approximately 43% students of color, 22% international students, and a significant proportion of first-generation students. The University is located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and serves approximately 1,500 students, including adult degree students in the Adult and Professional Studies program. Rocky Mount is in the eastern, coastal plains region of North Carolina, convenient to the Raleigh-Durham area and the beaches of the Outer Banks. Richmond, VA, Washington, DC, and the mountains of North Carolina are also within easy driving distance.

Qualifications:

An earned doctoral degree in Biology/Microbiology or related field. ABD candidates will be considered but must be on track to complete the Ph.D. by August 2026. Previous college or university-level teaching experience is strongly preferred. Initial applications should include 1) a letter of application, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) copies of transcripts showing academic work in higher education and degrees received, 4) a teaching statement or philosophy, and 5) names and full contact information for three professional references. The entire application packet should be sent as a single pdf file. Official copies of transcripts will be requested of the selected candidate. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Application materials should be emailed as a single PDF to Ms. Tammy Harrell, Manager of Faculty Records and Academic Projects, North Carolina Wesleyan University, to tharrell@ncwu.edu. North Carolina Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer.
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