Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor of Biology

University of North Alabama; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Alabama invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Biology beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will primarily teach majors and non-majors introductory biology courses and upper-level courses in their specialization.

Scholarly activity, undergraduate mentoring, and advising are required for tenure progression. PhD in biology or closely related field is required; ABD candidates considered if degree is conferred

Qualifications

• PhD in biology or closely related discipline required (ABD considered if degree conferral before start).
• Experience teaching undergraduate biology preferred.
• Evidence of mentoring undergraduate researchers and scholarly activity.
• Official transcripts required; upload/submit as part of application.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory biology lectures and laboratories for majors and non-majors.
• Deliver upper-level coursework in candidate’s specialization (ornithology, entomology, mammalogy, herpetology, mycology).
• Develop and maintain an active research agenda; mentor undergraduates and advise biology majors.
• Engage in service to the department, college, and university; participate in scholarship for tenure and promotion.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Academic advising

Curriculum development

Education

PhD in Biology

Job description

The University of North Alabama is accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Biology starting in August 2027. This position requires a PhD in biology or a closely related discipline, although ABD candidates will be considered provided degree conferral will occur before the appointment start date. The area of specialization for this position is open, but we are especially interested in candidates with backgrounds including but not limited to ornithology, entomology, mammalogy, herpetology, or mycology. For full consideration, complete application packets (cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, research statement, transcripts, and three references) must be received by October 19, 2026. The position will remain open until filled. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

The successful candidate will primarily teach majors and non-majors introductory biology lectures and laboratories, and upper-level coursework in their specialization. Standard teaching load is 12 semester hours (fall and spring; summer teaching is possible but not required). Preference may be given to candidates who can also teach human anatomy and physiology and/or clinical microbiology. Additional teaching responsibilities will be determined based on the candidate’s background. Scholarly activity including the development of an active research agenda and mentoring of undergraduate researchers, academic advising of biology majors, and other service to the department, college, and university will also be required for progress toward tenure and promotion.

This position requires an earned PhD in biology or a closely related discipline. Applications are also welcomed from candidates who are ABD, provided degree conferral will occur before the appointment start date. Previous experience teaching at the undergraduate level and mentoring undergraduate research students is highly preferred.

Official transcripts for the highest degree attained will be required of the successful candidate, however unofficial copies are accepted for the application process. If any of your graduate hours in the relevant teaching discipline are taken from a degree(s) that is not your highest attained, a transcript of that degree(s) must also be submitted. Electronic copies, if available, of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc. Electronic copies of unofficial/official transcripts may also be requested to be sent [e-mail]. If electronic copies of transcripts are unavailable, hard copies must be sent to: Human Resources, One Harrison Plaza, UNA Box 5043, Florence, AL, 35632 or brought to 601 Cramer Way, Room 226. Official transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school via email or postal mail to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of “Issued to Student”, or with the student name listed as the recipient will not be considered official. If you attended UNA, please click here to fill out an online, electronic transcript request form. Your transcripts will be delivered to HR and we will upload them to your application packet at no charge to you. For questions, please [e-mail] or call 256-765-4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.

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