Assistant Professor

To achieve its vision, the Department of Biological Sciences has set as its mission several inter-related goals:
* To advance the frontiers of knowledge through innovation and research in the biological sciences;
* To facilitate development of scientists in the guidance of our bachelors, masters and doctoral Biology students, and in the training of post-doctoral fellows.
* To increase scientific literacy, foster an appreciation of scientific inquiry, and develop well-informed citizens by providing a general education in Biology to the student population;
* To participate in the University-wide academic community through interdisciplinary collaborations, programs and curricula;
* To contribute to local, national, and international scientific communities through collaborations and service activities that promote education and dissemination of information;
* To contribute to the community by collaborating with public, nonprofit, private, and industry partners in the Charlotte metropolitan area and the State of North Carolina.

The Klein College of Science advances the ethical discovery, dissemination, and application of knowledge and creativity, and - by building the academic programs for tomorrow - educates students to be informed, critical thinkers and competent communicators, to work successfully in a world of increasing diversity and change, and to be engaged citizens in a global society.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate goals.
Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development - Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.
Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in expanding the knowledge base of their academic field by conducting research or engaging in other creative activities as appropriate to the faculty member's discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to research may include but are not limited to: research/creative activity that generates new knowledge and/or synthesizes and/or integrates existing knowledge, publication, an on-going agenda for research, scholarly, and creative activity, and are expected to seek extramural support for their work.
Service to University, the Public, and the Profession - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in a program of service appropriate to their discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to service may include but are not limited to: service to the administration and governance of the University, public service, and service to the profession.

To view the complete Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty document visit our website: https://provost.charlotte.edu/academic-budget-hr/academic-personnel-procedures-handbook/

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in the biological sciences or related fields.

Candidates are expected to document expertise in their specialty by a record of postdoctoral training, peer reviewed publications, and a promise for an extramurally funding research program.

The successful candidates are expected to contribute to research, teaching, and mentoring in our undergraduate and graduate curricula.

The Department of Biological Sciences supports BS, BA, MS (thesis & non-thesis) and Ph.D. programs with a multicultural body of faculty and students, and prides itself with hand-on-training of its students.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the teaching mission of the Department of Biological Sciences and participation in the development/implementation of undergraduate and graduate curricula employing best practices in classroom pedagogy, and a strong commitment to fostering the success of students with varying learning styles and academic backgrounds.

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

Candidates are expected to have a record of postdoctoral training and peer-reviewed publications and expected to establish a new research program in an area relevant to the biological sciences. Preferred consideration will be given to applicants with research interests complementing the Department of Biological Sciences research foci including Immunology, Microbiology, and Virology; Biomolecular Function; Proteostasis; Genome Integrity and Epigenome Regulation; Cancer Research; Environmental Risks and Adaptation; and with the potential to synergize with Nanoscience, the Center for Computational Intelligence to Predict Health & Environmental Ricks ( CIPHER), or the School of Data Science. Previous teaching and mentoring experience are desirable.

Hiring is subject to budget availability.

Candidates apply online at http://jobs.charlotte.edu,position number #006728, and provide a letter of interest responding to the job qualifications and description; a complete curriculum vitae; statements for research and teaching including information on how your teaching and mentoring practices engage, include, and eliminate barriers to learning for students and help increase the success of all students regardless of their entry pathway into the university; contact information for three references; and PDFs of three representative publications. For more information, please contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Andrew Truman (a.truman@charlotte.edu).

Screening of applications will begin on December 15th, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background check.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. In keeping with this commitment, UNC Charlotte ensures that persons of any background are invited, included, and treated equally in the terms and conditions of employment.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is committed to equality of educational and employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students or employees based on any protected status.