Tenure-Track Biologist: Integrative Ecology & Evolution

EvolDir; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian State University invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in the Integrative Biology concentration, to begin Fall 2027. We seek applicants using integrative approaches to host-pathogen interactions, disease ecology, and climate-change effects on species interactions.

One appointee will address plants and one animals. Teaching may include Evolution, Ecology, Global Change Ecology, Plant Physiology, and first-year biology sequences.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology or a related field with postdoctoral experience.
• Applicants should address integrative host–pathogen/symbiont interactions and climate-change effects on species.
• Ability to teach Ecology, Evolution, Global Change Ecology, Plant Physiology, and introductory biology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an active, externally funded research program.
• Deliver undergraduate and graduate teaching in core biology courses.
• Contribute to department mentoring and curriculum development.

Skills

Integrative research

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Teaching excellence

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Biology or related field

Tools

Flow cytometry

Gel imaging

Cell culture

Illumina sequencing

Job description

Appalachian State University invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in the Integrative Biology concentration, to begin Fall 2027. We seek applicants using integrative approaches to host-pathogen interactions, disease ecology, and climate-change effects on species interactions.

One appointee will address plants and one animals. Teaching may include Evolution, Ecology, Global Change Ecology, Plant Physiology, and first-year biology sequences.