Assistant Professor of Biology

The Department of Biological and Forensic Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science in Biology with concentrations in Pre-Health, Organismal Biology, and Molecular Biology/Biotechnology, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science. The Department is an academic unit within the Lloyd College of Health, Science, and Technology and serves a diverse student population, including first-generation college students, adult learners, military-affiliated students, and international students. Through effective teaching, active scholarships, academic mentoring, and service-learning activities, the Department is committed to student success and academic excellence. In addition to its major programs, the Department offers minor programs in Biology, Biotechnology, and Data Science. The Department currently enrolls more than 500 undergraduate students and is supported by approximately twenty (20) tenured, tenure-track, and lecturer faculty members.

The mission of the Department of Biological and Forensic Sciences is to provide high-quality, student-centered academic programs and rigorous undergraduate coursework in the biological and forensic sciences. The Department seeks to broaden students' scientific knowledge, foster critical thinking skills, and prepare graduates for informed career decision-making while remaining strongly committed to the discovery, application, and dissemination of scientific knowledge.

Through innovative instruction, undergraduate research opportunities, and community outreach, the Department's diverse and highly qualified faculty prepare students for careers in government, industry, health-related professions, education, and advanced study in graduate and professional programs.

Continued growth in enrollment across Biology, Nursing, Mathematics, and Cybersecurity-related programs has created an increasing demand for instructional capacity, particularly in foundational biology courses and corresponding laboratory sections. To meet this demand, the Department remains dedicated to expanding teaching resources while maintaining excellence in instruction and student support.

Overall, the Department strives to cultivate professional competencies, ethical values, and lifelong learning skills that empower students to serve regional, national, international, and military communities. The Department is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and intellectually engaging environment for students, faculty, and staff.

The Department of Biological and Forensic Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, effective Fall 2026. The successful candidate will hold a doctoral degree in Biology or a closely related discipline and will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service.

The position will be responsible for teaching a range of courses within the Biology Program, including Anatomy and Physiology, Vertebrate Physiology, Microbiology, Zoology, Botany, and General Biology, and for developing and offering new courses that support departmental and institutional needs. Additional responsibilities include advising and mentoring undergraduate students, participating in departmental, college, and university service activities, and contributing to the development of collaborative partnerships with local, regional, and professional organizations.

The expectation is to establish and maintain an active, externally funded research program that meaningfully engages undergraduate students in scholarly activities. Research productivity and the pursuit of extramural funding are essential components of this position. To support research development and successful transition into the faculty role, newly appointed tenure-track Assistant Professors will receive a 20% reduction in annual teaching responsibilities during the first two years of their probationary appointment.

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

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