Assistant Professor of Biology

Wingate University is a teaching university which serves more than 3,400 students on two campuses. Wingate is an equal employment opportunity employer. Wingate's main campus is located on 500+ acres of beautiful landscape and is only 25 minutes from the Charlotte, North Carolina metropolitan area. Learn more at University in Charlotte, NC | Quick Facts About Wingate . The Department of Biology seeks a broadly trained biologist who identifies as a teacher-scholar with demonstrated excellence in innovative undergraduate teaching and mentoring in the laboratory. This position is a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology beginning August 2026. The successful candidate will contribute to curricular design and assessment, teach undergraduate courses, advise and mentor undergraduate students, be team- oriented, develop their research program that emphasizes undergraduate mentorship, and foster an inclusive and equitable classroom and a close-knit work environment. The position will be open until filled.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Teaching responsibilities could include upper-level courses in developmental biology, cell biology, human genetics, and/or an introduction to bioinformatics. Other teaching responsibilities will consist of departmental introductory biology courses. Teaching load consists of a 4/4 schedule, or 12 contact hours a semester. For example, a faculty member might teach 2 lecture sections and 2 lab sections during a semester. An active scholarly program within the discipline that includes undergraduate researchers and that is appropriate for a tenure-track PI. This should involve regular participation in scientific conferences and occasional peer-reviewed publications within the discipline. Involvement in University committees as assigned by the Faculty Governance Structure, as well as service to the profession and the Biology department. Use of best practices in curriculum development and assessment, including the implementation of student-centered and evidence-based teaching practices. Mentoring and advising a diverse population of undergraduate students. Regular, predictable attendance on campus. Alignment with the University's mission, vision, and strategic roadmap. Other job duties/responsibilities may be assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

A commitment to serving diverse, first-generation, non-traditional, and socio-economically challenged students. A willingness to work individually and in groups to support student success in matriculation and persistence in the program.

Education and Experience:

Minimum of a Ph.D. in Biology, Cell Biology, or a closely related field. Additional expertise in Bioinformatics, or Developmental Biology is preferred. Teaching experience, especially university-level research methods, is preferred. Experience developing and/or executing a CUREs course is preferred.

How to apply:

Please submit a letter of interest, CV, teaching statement, research statement with undergraduates, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and contact information for 3 references.

Note:

Please be sure to upload any/all documents during the application process. You are able to upload more than one document. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to upload any additional documents, or update any information on your application. In compliance with applicable law and University policies, Wingate University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. At this time, we are currently seeking candidates with legal authorization to work in the U.S.