Biology Professor

Job Summary

The Department of Biology at Appalachian State University invites applications for a 9-month, non-tenure-track position as an Introductory Biology Teaching Professor to start in Fall 2024. This individual will contribute to the continued development of a progressive introductory biology program.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach first semester introductory courses for biology majors and non-majors, with a teaching load of 12 hours per semester.
• Develop and update introductory laboratory curricula to reflect best practices in biology education.
• Contribute to program assessment and serve on the Introductory Biology Steering Committee.
• Provide undergraduate academic advising and participate in departmental activities.

About the Department

The Department of Biology at Appalachian State University is a community of 44 faculty members who are active in teaching and research, along with a support staff of five technicians and three administrators. We strive to maintain a faculty with diverse research interests, ranging from molecules and cells to communities and landscapes.

About the University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference.