Assistant Professor, Biology

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High Point University Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
Job description
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 2026. 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 startup and institutional research and professional development funding. 

 

Applications from a wide range of disciplines within Biology are welcomed for this position. The department would value, but is not exclusively interested in, expertise in quantitative biology, including subfields such as computational biology, biostatistics, population biology, or bioinformatics that complement the candidate’s primary research area. A Ph.D. in biology or a closely related field is required, and post-doctoral experience is preferred 

 

The position includes laboratory space in our state-of-the-art Wanek School of Natural Sciences, which houses the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Neuroscience and Physics. The Biology Department offers majors and minors in biology. 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 emailed by references to Dr. Matthew Talbert (mtalbert@highpoint.edu).  

 

Review of applications will begin on October 5th and will continue until the position is filled. Apply online at https://highpoint.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Highpoint-Faculty. For additional information, please contact Dr. Matthew Talbert, mtalbert@highpoint.edu. 

High Point University does not sponsor H1-B Visas.  
 

At High Point University the faculty and staff are devoted to ensuring every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. We encourage all applicants to apply. 

About this role

Summary

Teach biology courses, develop research programs with undergraduates, advise students, and serve department.

Job title

Assistant Professor, Biology

Experience level

Ph.D.

Industry

education

Location requirements

On-site at High Point University, remote work not mentioned.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Ph.D. in biology or related fieldteachingresearch developmentadvising

Preferred skills

post-doctoral experience

Specializations

quantitative biologycomputational biologybiostatisticspopulation biologybioinformatics
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site