Biology Teaching Assistant Professor

NCAT

College, AK

Classification Information

Classification Type

EHRA Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

The Department of Biology at North Carolina A&T State University, College of Science and Technology, invites applications for a non-tenure-track faculty teaching assistant or teaching associate position starting in August 2026. This is a nine (9) month, full-time, non-tenure track teaching assistant professor position. A higher rank might be considered for qualified candidates. The initial appointment for the position is two years, and it is eligible for renewal.
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence. Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, providing tutoring and supplemental instruction, and advising students. The position also entails active engagement in recruitment, curriculum development, and scholarly activities.Additional duties include service to the department, College, and University, such as serving on committees, participating in program assessment, and supporting departmental initiatives. Administrative responsibilities may involve collaborating with faculty to enhance existing programs and develop new academic and extracurricular opportunities, such as internships, coordinating multi-section courses, chairing committees, assisting with recruitment activities, and advising student organizations. Mentoring undergraduate students is also an important component of this role.Candidates whose teaching, service, and scholarly contributions support the mission of the Biology Department and align with the strategic vision of the College of Science and Technology (COST) and the University are highly desirable. Collaboration with colleagues across the sciences, mathematics, and technology disciplines is strongly encouraged.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The College of Science and Technology enrolls 2514 students. It is a national leader that serves and engages the citizens of the state of North Carolina, the nation, and the world through preeminence in science and technology education, research, discovery, and innovation. The College houses the departments of Applied Engineering Technology, Biology, Built Environment, Chemistry, Computer Systems Technology, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, and the Ph.D. Program of Applied Science Technology. The College is experiencing substantial growth in enrollment, faculty size, curricula, and research.
The Department of Biology is an academic unit within the College of Science and Technology, seeking to provide undergraduate and graduate students with an inviting environment that inspires them to become leaders in their fields and areas of expertise related to biological sciences. The Department of Biology offers degree programs in General Biology, and a Pre-medical Track at the B.S. level, General Biology at the M.S. level, and a doctoral concentration in Bioscience in the multidisciplinary PhD program in Applied Science and Technology. The Department also offers a minor program Biology. The Department of Biology has more than seven hundred and eighty-five (785) enrolled undergraduates and approximately twenty (20) enrolled master’s students, and also enroll approximately thirty (30) PhD students under the PhD program in Applied Science and Technology. Biology is housed in Barnes Hall, and currently has eighteen (18) tenured, tenure-track or teaching assistant professor faculty members. The Department of Biology’s mission is to educate students to become competent, competitive, and confident leaders who excel in global scientific community. Among its core values, the department is committed to excellence, responsiveness, accountability, intellectual growth, inclusiveness, and collaborative engagement. Additionally, the department provides instruction in the biological sciences through classroom and laboratory interactions, undergraduate research experiences, seminars, and professional career advisement programs and activities.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must hold a PhD in Biological Sciences or Biology Education, with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Biology. For an appointment as a teaching assistant professor, a Ph.D. degree in Biological Sciences or Biology Education is required. The candidate must be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching diverse populations and have two or more years of college/university-level teaching experience.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

The successful applicant will demonstrate ability to adopt and practice student-centered, active learning strategies and pedagogy, as well as have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Commitment to general education biology instruction, high-quality customer services, and student success initiatives.
Preference will be given to applicants with interest/ability to promote undergraduate research in the classroom.

Required License or Certification

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site) Position Information

Working Title

Biology Teaching Assistant Professor

Position Number

001088

Recruitment Salary Range

commensurate with education and experience

FLSA

Exempt

Appointment Type

Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track

FTE

40 hours/week, 12 months

If Time Limited, Appointment Length

Organizational Division

Biology Dept

Organizational Location

College of Science and Technology

Organizational Unit

Biology Dept Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

EPA2892

Open Date

12/03/2025

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled

Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search

Date Position Available

August 2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
Community Service Leave
Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
12 Paid Holidays
Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Campus Recreation Center Discount
University Bookstore Discount
and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

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