Department

Biology & Chemistry

Position Category

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Biology at Lincoln Memorial University invites applications for the position of full-time Assistant Professor of Biology to begin August 2026. The position serves the undergraduate program on the Harrogate, TN campus. LMU is nestled in the unique Cumberland Gap region where Tennessee meets Kentucky and Virginia. The university is dedicated to serving the Appalachia region with a student population representing the diversity of the region and beyond. The successful candidate will have experience and expertise in Molecular Cell Biology and Immunology as represented by a terminal degree (PhD) in Biology, Molecular Cell Biology, Cellular Biology, Immunology, or an allied field. Primary teaching responsibilities may include Immunology (BIOL360), Molecular Cell Biology (BIOL450), and other courses based on the candidates expertise in support of the Biology curriculum. The faculty member will have the primary responsibility (80% of time) of teaching. The courses serve a variety of students including biology pre-health and pre-vet majors. Other responsibilities will be in scholarship and service in support of the University, College, and Department missions. Scholarship will be based on the faculty members area of interest and support undergraduate research through mentorship. To ensure a smooth transition into our academic community, the successful candidate will participate in LMUs New Faculty Academy. Additionally, during their first year, the new faculty member will enjoy moderated scholarship and service expectations while receiving guidance and support from a faculty mentor assigned by the department

Required Qualifications

• terminal degree (PhD) in Biology, Molecular Cell Biology, Cellular Biology, Immunology, or an allied field
• educational preparation in accordance with requirements of the University and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
• evidence of potential for effective teaching and scholarly activity

Preferred Qualifications

experience teaching cell biology and/or immunology at the college level