Assistant Professor of Biology

Assistant Professor of Biology

The May School of Natural and Health Sciences at Lees-McRae College invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Biology. This is a full-time, main campus faculty position starting for the academic year . The appointment will begin August 2026. At the time of hire, the successful applicant must have completed a PhD. degree in Biology, Immunology, Epidemiology, or a related field.

The successful candidate will be required to teach among the following courses: immunology, virology, epidemiology, cell biology, and introductory biology and introductory biology lab. Furthermore, the successful hire will be able to teach specialized courses such as developmental biology, histology or other courses as special topics, depending on their experience. The successful candidate will also teach a PEAK intensive on a rotating schedule during PEAK Intensive academic calendar schedule, which will be paid as a separate contract.

Teaching:
The faculty member will be required to teach 24 credit hours per academic year on regular contract. The faculty member will teach up to an additional 6 credit hours during the PEAK Intensive academic calendar on an every-other year basis. Teaching responsibilities include but are not limited to: classroom management, student assessment, and assessment of student learning. Maintain professional standards of practice in teaching in the classroom.

Meet LMC standards for learning management system usage, course syllabi creation and submission, classroom management, use of technology, grade submission, and records management. The faculty member is expected to help mentor students in their Omega project, a senior research or capstone experience.

Advising:
Support student success through mentoring, tutoring, and advising. Faculty serve as advisors to students after the first year with the College. Faculty maintain regular office hours to meet with students as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.

Scholarship and Professional Development:
The faculty member is expected to continue their professional development and maintain currency in their field through seminars, classes, and scholarship. Faculty promote and support undergraduate research opportunities.

Service:
Faculty members are expected to serve on committees of School, College, and Faculty Senate. Faculty are encouraged to participate in service to their community and field. Faculty attend and participate in scheduled faculty/administrative meetings.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel:
None required.

Additional Notes:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

To apply, please complete application on LMC website to include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts, and the names of three references with contact information. Any questions regarding the application process, please contact the Human Resources department iew of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.