Introductory Biology Teaching Professor​/Lecturer

Position Summary

The Department of Biology at Appalachian State University invites applications for a 9‑month, non‑tenure‑track position as Introductory Biology Teaching Professor to start in Fall 2026. This individual will contribute to the continued development of a progressive introductory biology program.

• MS in Biology or related field;
  PhD (Biology or related field) or MS (Biology or related field) with EdD preferred

The Department of Biology at Appalachian State University is a community of 46 faculty who are active in teaching and research, along with a support staff of five technicians and three administrators. We strive to maintain a faculty with diverse research interests, ranging from molecules and cells to communities and landscapes. The department currently has approximately 1000 Biology majors and 60 graduate students.

The department provides instruction in biology through classroom and laboratory interactions, undergraduate and graduate laboratory research experiences, seminars, professional development programs, and career advising through courses and faculty interactions.

The teaching load is 12 hours per semester and primarily consists of first semester introductory courses for biology majors and non‑majors. The opportunity to develop an upper‑level course or course‑based undergraduate research experience (CURE) may be possible depending on departmental need and individual expertise. Beyond teaching, specific duties for the position include updating introductory laboratory curricula to reflect best practices in biology education and contributing to program assessment.

Other duties may include serving on the Introductory Biology Steering Committee and undergraduate academic advising. Candidate must be eligible to teach in person beginning fall semester 2026.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.