Assistant Professor of Environmental Biology

Fayetteville State University is hiring a full-time Assistant Professor of Environmental Biology for the Department of Biological and Forensic Sciences, starting Fall 2025. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Environmental Biology or a related field, with teaching experience in general biology, ecology, evolution, and zoology. Responsibilities include teaching, course development, student advising, and establishing a funded research program. The position is located in Fayetteville, NC.
Position Information

Position Information

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Environmental Biology

Position Number:

000954

Working Title:

Assistant Professor of Environmental Biology

Full-time or Part-time:

Full Time

Time Limited Position:

No

Number of Vacancies:

1

Department:

Biological and Forensic Sciences

Posting Number:

0401362

SHRA/EHRA:

EHRA (Faculty)

Job Category:

Professional

Hiring Range:

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Overall Position Competency:

Flat Rate

Description of primary duties and responsibilities:

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

The
Department of Biological and Forensic Sciences is an
academic unit within the Lloyd College of Health, Science, and
Technology, seeking to serves a diverse student body, including
military and international students, through effective teaching,
active scholarship, and service-learning activities. The Department
of Biological and Forensic Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science in
Biology with concentrations in pre-health, organismal biology, or
molecular biology/biotechnology as well as a Bachelor of Science in
in Forensic Sciences. The Department offers a minor program in
Biology and Biotechnology. The Department has more than four
hundred enrolled undergraduate students and seventeen (17) tenured,
tenure-track, or lecturer faculty members. The Department of
Biological and Forensic Science mission is to provide high quality,
student-centered academic programs, and courses in the sciences at
the undergraduate level. In addition, the department provides each
student with the opportunity to broaden his/her knowledge before
deciding on a specific profession and being committed to the
discovery and dissemination of knowledge in the fields of
Biological Sciences. Our diverse faculty prepares students through
education, research, and outreach programs to become critical
thinkers. Our highly qualified faculty are driven to prepare
students for careers in government, industry, health-related
professions, education, and to pursue further study in graduate or
professional schools. The Department strives to develop abilities
and values to serve our regional, national, international, and
military communities, and create a nurturing and learning
environment for students, faculty, and staff.

Description of Work Continued:

Primary Purpose of the Position:

The Department of Biological and Forensic Sciences invites
applicants for a tenure track position as an Assistant of
Environmental Biology effective Fall 2025. The successful applicant
will have a Ph.D. in Environmental Biology or a closely related
field. Experience teaching general biology, ecology, evolution, and
zoology at an undergraduate/graduate university and/or community
college will be a plus. The ideal applicant will have experience
teaching undergraduate courses such as

general biology, ecology, evolution, and zoology, developing and
teaching new courses in the Biology Program, advising/mentoring
students, serving in department, college, and university
committees, and assisting in building and maintaining professional
relationships with local, regional, and national organizations. In
addition, the candidate is expected to establish an active,
externally funded research program involving undergraduate
students. New tenure-track assistant professors will receive a 20%
reduction in annual teaching effort during the first two years of
their

probationary employment

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

A PhD degree and training or experience in Environmental Biology or
a closely related field is required. Experience teaching Biology
courses at an undergraduate/graduate university and/or community
college is preferred..

Knowledge skills and abilities:

Preferred Qualifications:

A Ph.D in Environmental Biology or a closely related field with a
record

of teaching, research, and service commensurate with the rank of
tenure-

track Assistant Professor. Demonstrated commitment to student
engagement,

success and mentoring. Evidence of service to the profession and/or
community.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For priority consideration please apply by March 15, 2025.

Notice to Applicants

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application
is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The
application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase
“see resume.”

Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a
current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are
selected for the position and with your permission.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Additional Information for Applicants

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees
verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for
all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy
credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the
responsibility of the candidate.

EEO Statement:

This position is subject to the successful completion of an
employment background check. An employment background check
includes a criminal background check, employment verification,
reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic
verification and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of
educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate
against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color,
national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual
orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran
status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity
and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff
from diverse backgrounds.

Veteran's Statement

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and
seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our
openings.

Quick Link

https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/26802

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
• * Do you possess a Ph.D in environmental biology or a closely
related field?
• Yes
• No
• * Do you have service commensurate with the rank of a tenured
Assistant Professor?

(Open Ended Question)

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents
• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents
• Other Document
• Other Documents Continued
• Other Documents Continued.