Teaching Associate Professor

Special Instructions

All interested candidates must submit the following:

• A cover letter that includes a summary of your teaching experience.
• A CV (including courses taught, course title, number of enrolled students, and students’ academic level).
• A 2‑page statement of teaching philosophy.
• Any available evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., peer observations, teaching evaluations, sample assessments) uploaded as “Other Document”.
• A list of 2 professional references, including contact information, uploaded as a “List of References”. Recommendation letters from Professional References must address the candidate's potential as an educator, be signed and printed on institutional letterhead, and be addressed to the Teaching Associate Professor Search Committee.
• A certified transcript of your highest earned degree (if selected).

Posting Open Date: 07/10/2026

Final date to receive applications: 07/24/2026

Position Type: Permanent Faculty

Appointment Type: Fixed Term Faculty

Position Title: Teaching Associate Professor

Working Title: Teaching Associate Professor

Location: North Carolina, US

The Department of Biology at UNC‑Chapel Hill is dedicated to the discovery and dissemination of new and existing knowledge in the broad discipline of Biology by maintaining a high‑quality faculty who integrate cutting‑edge research and student‑focused teaching. The department is one of the largest academic departments in the College of Arts and Sciences, enrolling over 5,000 undergraduate students each year and supporting a strong research base across many areas of biology.

The Teaching Associate Professor is responsible for teaching up to three biology courses per semester (80 %), which may include fundamental classes for biology majors such as cell biology and genetics, biodiversity (ecology, evolution, and organismal biology), general biology for non‑majors, and advanced biology classes in the candidate’s areas of expertise. The position also involves departmental service (20 %) and opportunities for summer teaching, tutoring, supplemental instruction, and student advising.

The role is for an initial fixed‑term period of one to three years with potential for renewal.

PhD in Biology or related field. All candidates must have a record of college teaching experience.

The strongest candidates will have relevant experience teaching classes in‑person, including remote and online instruction. Applicants with a record of independent college teaching, ideally with in‑person experience, and a commitment to evidence‑based teaching methods are preferred, as are candidates with strong interdisciplinary content knowledge.

None

Not Applicable.

Name and

Title:

Derek Cain, Associate Chair of Business Administration

Email: BIOL search

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Teaching Philosophy / Evaluations
• Other Document
• List of References

• Degree Transcripts

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is your highest degree?
  • PhD
  • MD
  • PharmD
  • DDS
  • DVM
  • JD
  • MLS/MIS
  • Masters
  • Other
• * Do you have a record of independent college teaching experience?
  • Yes
  • No