Assistant Teaching Professor

Work Schedule: Core Business hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; hours will vary based on teaching and laboratory schedule.

Job Location: Raleigh, NC

Department: Biological Sciences

About the Department

The Department of Biological Sciences, within the College of Sciences at NC State University, is dedicated to research and teaching in a broad range of aspects of the biological sciences. The Department has strong undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral programs and substantial extramural support to develop and maintain integrative research programs. Additionally, the Department partners with other life sciences units across the University to enhance its mission to conduct interdisciplinary research and training programs. While working in this department, you will be expected to foster a supportive and welcoming environment.

NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State's land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution's mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university.

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What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

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Essential Job Duties

The Biological Sciences department is seeking candidates for an Assistant Teaching Professor position. This is a 9-month professional-track faculty position focused on teaching undergraduate Introductory Cellular & Molecular Biology and Human Anatomy & Physiology courses. You will have an estimated teaching load of 6–9 credit hours per semester, depending on enrollment and other assigned responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Teach Introduction to Cellular & Molecular Biology and Human Anatomy & Physiology, while providing instructional support for associated lab courses.
• Opportunity to develop and/or teach a 200-level or higher course in an area of your expertise.
• Serve as an advisor to undergraduate students and supervise graduate teaching assistants.
• Contribute to other departmental responsibilities shaped by the needs of the department and your strengths and interests.

Join the Department of Biological Sciences at NC State and bring your teaching expertise to a community focused on providing a strong undergraduate education in the biological sciences. Your teaching, expertise, and interests will contribute to the learning experiences of students across the department's undergraduate programs.

Other Responsibilities

n/a

Minimum Education and Experience

Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or closely related fields such as Cell Biology, Human Biology, or Anatomy and Physiology.

Other Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching through previous experience teaching undergraduate lecture courses.
• Experience using classroom and instructional technology to teach biological sciences concepts or other course offerings to students with varied academic levels and backgrounds.
• Clear written and oral communication skills.
• Organization and course management skills for large-enrollment courses.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty, teaching assistants, staff, and other instructional partners.

Preferred Qualifications

2 years experience teaching large enrollment lecture courses in introductory cellular biology, molecular biology, and/or human anatomy and physiology.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required: No

Commercial Driver's License required: No

Job Open Date: 10/12/2026

Anticipated Close Date: 11/13/2026; posting will close on this date. Please have submitted your application by this date to be considered.

Special Instructions to Applicants

As part of your application please include the following:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
3. Contact information for references
4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy that highlights evidence of teaching excellence (2-4 pages) (Other Document 1)

Position Number: 00061752

Position Type: Non-Tenure-Track Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week): 1.0

Appointment: 9 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather: Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events: Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID: 172201 - Biological Sciences

Organization

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Our 34,000 high-performing students take what they learn in the classroom and apply it in the real world by conducting research, working in internships and co-ops, and performing acts of world-changing service. That experiential education ensures that they leave here ready to lead the workforce. NC State's 13:1 student-faculty ratio is one of the reasons why we're the best college for your money in North Carolina (Money) and the No. 5 best value among public universities nationally (U.S. News & World Report).

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