Job description

Tenure Status: Tenure Track

Department: Biology – 250100

Minimum Qualifications
A Ph. D. in Biology or related field postdoctoral experience

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
The Department of Biology at Appalachian State University seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to start in the fall semester of 2027. Successful applicants will have a commitment to teaching and research at a master’s degree granting institution. They will have a PhD and postdoctoral experience, training in any subdiscipline of eukaryotic cell biology, and a research program that addresses fundamental principles of life at the cellular and molecular levels. In addition, they will teach a sophomore-level Cell Biology course, develop an advanced course in the applicant’s area of expertise, and may periodically participate in the first-year biology sequence. We seek colleagues who are enthusiastic about using research to enhance undergraduate and graduate education and who will develop a research program that is competitive for external funding. Applicants with research and teaching interests that complement or synergize with existing research programs and curriculum within the department and who use model systems that do not require extensive use of vivarium facilities are especially encouraged to apply.

License/Certification Required
None

Description of the Department or Unit
TheDepartment of Biology at Appalachian State University is a community of 44 faculty who are active in teaching and research, along with a support staff of 6 technicians and 3 administrators. We strive to maintain a faculty with diverse research interests, ranging from molecules to organisms to landscapes. The department currently has approximately 950 Biology majors and 70 graduate students. We provide instruction in biology through classroom and laboratory interactions, undergraduate and graduate laboratory research experiences, seminars, professional development programs, and career advising through courses and faculty interactions. Faculty typically teach 3 courses per semester (mixture of lectures and labs). Departmental and university service includes, but is not limited to, undergraduate advising, curriculum development, and assessment. The institution and department have facilities to support cutting-edge cellular and molecular research. The Rankin Science Building is home to theWilliam and Ruth Dewel Microscopy Facility, which provides infrastructure for epifluorescence, confocal, scanning electron, and transmission electron microscopy, as well as sample preparation. The Department of Biology also houses a shared research space and instrumentation core for flow cytometry, gel imaging, cell culture, and Illumina sequencing, and it manages and provides access to a researchgreenhouse,nature preserve, andfield site. The department and university support new faculty through a comprehensive Faculty Mentoring Program andCenter for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Student Success. The mechanisms include peer writing circles, pedagogical workshops, and faculty mentoring.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
We seek colleagues who are enthusiastic about using research to enhance undergraduate and graduate education and are expected to develop a research program that is competitive for external funding. Applicants with research and teaching interests that complement or synergize with existing research programs and curriculum within the department are especially encouraged to apply. Teaching responsibilities will include a sophomore-level Cell Biology course, periodic participation in the first-year biology sequence, and the eventual development of an advanced course in the applicant’s area of expertise. Departmental and university service includes, but is not limited to, undergraduate advising, curriculum development, and assessment.

Proposed Date of Hire: 08/02/2027

Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Open Until Filled: Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins: 08/15/2026

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