The Department of Biology at Appalachian State University invites applications for three tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in August 2022. 1) We seek a Vertebrate Physiologist with research expertise in endocrinology, metabolism, or a related field. Applications from candidates who use a comparative or integrative approach are also welcomed. Teaching responsibilities will include an advanced course in the candidate’s area of expertise, an upper-division human systems physiology course, and participation in the Introductory Biology sequence for majors. 2) We seek a broadly-trained Molecular Biologist with specialization in developmental biology, gene regulation, and/or cell signaling. Teaching responsibilities will include an advanced course in the candidate’s area of expertise, molecular biology, and participation in the Introductory Biology sequence for majors. 3) We seek a Terrestrial Community Ecologist with expertise in insects or other invertebrates. Research specialization is open, but we encourage applicants with expertise in global change ecology, plant- animal interactions, invasive species, and/or disease ecology. Teaching responsibilities will include an advanced course in the candidate’s area of expertise, introductory zoology, and participation in the Introductory Biology sequence for majors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: These positions are full-time, 9-month, tenure-track positions. Each candidate must be committed to excellence in research, teaching, and service at a comprehensive university. A Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience are required. The successful candidates are expected to develop a research program that is competitive for external funding and involves undergraduate and master’s students. The physical demands of these positions are typical for a professional position at the university.
Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls about 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors. Suggested Salary Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application materials are due by February 10, 2022. To view the complete job descriptions and instructions on how to apply, please see Appalachian State University’s Job Board or use one of the links above.
