"Teaching Assistant Professor"

Teaching Assistant Professor

Company: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Location: Chapel Hill

Category: Biology

Type: Full-Time

The Department of Biology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks applicants for two (2) Teaching Faculty positions to be effective July 1, 2026. These positions will be at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor or Teaching Associate Professor, depending on the selected candidates’ qualifications and experience. The successful candidates will join a cohesive and innovative group of colleagues in a department dedicated to excellence in teaching.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offers a rich academic environment with extensive opportunities for collaboration both within the institution and with nearby universities. As one of the three “points” of The Research Triangle along with Raleigh and Durham, Chapel Hill continually receives accolades for being a top location to live and work due to its exceptional educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities.

Both positions come with a teaching load of three courses per semester, primarily at the fundamental and intermediate undergraduate levels. We seek instructors with expertise from any area of biology, including but not limited to: Anatomy & Physiology, Molecular & Cellular Biology, or Ecology & Evolution. Among these topics, Microbiology is a particular priority, and applicants with expertise in this area are especially encouraged to apply.

The new faculty members will also be expected to engage in departmental service and will have opportunities for summer teaching, if desired. These positions require a Ph.D., but doctoral candidates who expect to have completed their degree by the appointment start date will be considered.

All candidates must have a record of independent college teaching experience. The positions will be for an initial fixed term period of 3 years with potential for renewal; promotion is possible in 6-year increments.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

Applicants must hold a PhD in Biology or related field by July 1, 2026.

Applicants must have a record of independent college teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Applicants with a record of independent college teaching along with a strong commitment to using evidence-based teaching methods in the classroom, are preferred, as are applicants with strong interdisciplinary content knowledge.

Application Instructions

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All interested candidates must submit:

• A cover letter that includes a summary of your teaching experience.
• A CV (including courses taught, course title, number of enrolled students, and students’ academic level).
• A 2-page statement of teaching philosophy.
• Any available evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. peer observations, teaching evaluations, sample assessments).
• A list of at least 2 professional references, including contact information.

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2025.

Closing date: December 31, 2025.

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