Assistant Professor Microbiome Biology

Posting DetailsPosition Information Position Number 001004Functional Title Assistant Professor Microbiome BiologyPosition Type Tenure StreamPosition Eclass FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earnUniversity Information Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit The UNCG Department of Biology endeavors towards excellence in conducting research and teaching biological concepts and skills to biology majors and graduate students, to prepare them for professional careers and more advanced study. We introduce non-biology majors to the foundations and applications of biology. By involving undergraduate and graduate students in research, we contribute to and increase society's knowledge across the broad spectrum of biology. We train doctoral students in Environmental Health Science, a complex and rapidly changing discipline. Through laboratory training and directed research experiences, we enhance our students' technical and analytical skills so that they can contribute meaningfully to an increasingly technological world. Our leadership in scientific innovation and discovery serves our students, profession, and our local and global communities.Position Summary The Department of Biology at UNC Greensboro (UNCG) seeks individuals with a strong record of accomplishment in Microbiome Biology for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Research areas of particular interest are in organismal biology, with the ability to relate research to human health. Successful applicants will be expected to develop an externally funded research program, mentor undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds, make significant contributions to our Ph.D. program, teach upper-level courses that may include microbiology, physiology, cell biology, and/or genetics, and specialty courses in their discipline. The scholarly environment in the Biology Department is highly collaborative, with synergies among faculty who study Human Health, Environmental Health, Global Change, and Biodiversity. UNCG has excellent resources to support this position, including molecular and cell biology equipment, microscopy and imaging equipment, shared equipment with the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, a competitive startup package, and a spacious research laboratory.Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. in Biology or a related discipline. Preferred Qualifications Postdoctoral experience is preferred. Tenure Status Tenure TrackSpecial Instructions to Applicants To apply for this position (#1004), please visit our website at Review of applications will begin on January 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries should be sent to Malcolm Schug, Head of the Department of Biology at Range Commensurate with experience.Org #-Department Biology - 12204Job Open Date 11/26/2025For Best Consideration Date 01/01/2026Job Close DateOpen Until Filled YesFTE 1.000Type of Appointment PermanentTime Limited DurationNumber of Months per Year 9FLSA

Created: 2026-03-10