Assistant Professor position in Microbiology

The Department of Biology at UNC Greensboro (UNCG) seeks an individual with a strong record of accomplishment in microbiology broadly defined for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Successful applicants will be expected to develop an externally funded research program, mentor undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds, make significant contributions to our Ph.D. program, teach courses in microbiology, cell biology, evolution, and/or genetics,…

and advanced specialty courses in their discipline at the undergraduate and graduate level. The scholarly environment in the Biology Department is highly collaborative with synergies among faculty who study Environmental Health, Human Health, and Global Change and Biodiversity. UNCG has excellent resources to support this position including molecular and cell biology equipment, microscopy and imaging equipment, shared equipment with the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, and a competitive startup package with excellent laboratory space.

The position is available August 2027, and candidates must hold or anticipate a Ph.D. in Biology or a related discipline by August 1, 2027. Postdoctoral experience is preferred.

To apply for this position (#999721), please visit our website at https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/. Review of applications will begin on November 13, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Inquiries should be sent to Malcolm Schug, Head of the Department of Biology at mdschug@uncg.edu.

UNCG is located in Greensboro, the largest city in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and the third-most populous city in the state. Greensboro is a vibrant city with nearly 300,000 residents and more than 47,000 college students and is known for its expansive parks and greenway system, arts, music, and sports. UNCG is an EOE/AA/M/F/D/V employer.

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