Introductory Biology Teaching Professor/Lecturer

Introductory Biology Teaching Professor/Lecturer

Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track

Department: Biology - 250100

Minimum Qualifications

MS in Biology or related field; PhD (Biology or related field) or MS (Biology or related field) with EdD preferred

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)

The Department of Biology at Appalachian State University invites applications for a 9-month, non-tenure-track position as Introductory Biology Teaching Professor to start in Fall 2026. This individual will contribute to the continued development of a progressive introductory biology program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The teaching load is 12 hours per semester and primarily consists of first semester introductory courses for biology majors and non-majors. The opportunity to develop an upper-level course or course-based undergraduate research experience (CURE) may be possible depending on departmental need and individual expertise. Beyond teaching, specific duties for the position include updating introductory laboratory curricula to reflect best practices in biology education and contributing to program assessment. Other duties may include serving on the Introductory Biology Steering Committee and undergraduate academic advising. Candidate must be eligible to teach in person beginning fall semester 2026.