Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology (Tenure-track)

Salary: Depends on Qualifications Location : Charlotte Job Type: Full Time Faculty Job Number: 202500018 Division: Academic Affairs Department: Natural and Behavioral Sciences, STEM Opening Date: 02/23/2026 Closing Date: 4/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Responsibilities This is a nine-month, in-person, tenure-track appointment beginning August 2026Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to teach genetics, molecular biology, microbiology or cell biology based on the candidate's qualifications, introductory biology, and non-majors science courses. The successful candidate will also be expected to have a developed research program or a plan for a research program involving undergraduates that attracts external funding. Other responsibilities include professional activity and service to both the University and community. The faculty member will be required to evaluate and use current technology in courses and to maintain a positive educational relationship with students and colleagues. Other duties include academic advising, curriculum development, committee service, and any other projects required to meet organizational needs. The department is planning to strengthen its Pre-Health Professions program; candidates experienced in this area are strongly encouraged to apply. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS The Assistant Professor of Biology is responsible for: (1) teaching twelve credit hours per semester of coursework in Biology or any discipline for which they are credentialed after the Department Chair and College Dean review their graduate transcripts, (2) meeting all their assigned classes regularly for the full class period during their scheduled meeting times, canceling class only according to University guidelines, and (3) holding 10 Office Hours per week, with five hours being regularly scheduled while the remaining five hours may be offered by appointment. All faculty are expected to teach courses both in and not in the Biology degree program according to departmental needs. Serve on University committees or offices, as allowed by tenure status, i.e. non-tenure track, tenure-track, tenured. Attend regularly, all program, department, college, and faculty meetings. Maintain accurate records of class attendance and performance in all courses as necessary, and report non-attendance to the Registrar as requested per the Provost. Support proper assessment of all associated programs, including major degree programs and Liberal Studies. AssigncoursegradesinkeepingwithUniversityguidelinesandprovidemidterm and final grades on the date and time assigned. Attend University functions, e.g. Founder's Day, Commencement, and any other University convocations. Participate in University-sponsored faculty development programs, such as workshops, conference sand technology professional development workshops. Follow all classroom procedures as described in The Faculty Handbook and provide proper and timely feedback on student assignments. Conduct research as defined by University guidelines. Participate in community activities as part of the University service commitment. Participate in professional organizations as part of faculty development. Seek to support University curricula and programs through grant writing. Maintain University guidelines of professional conduct in the classroom and on other occasions with students and other members of the University community. Participate in student and faculty evaluation procedures. Qualifications Qualifications: Must possess a doctorate in a field related to Proteomics, Genomics, Microbiology, Cell Biology, or Molecular Biology Experience in course development and curriculum design Evidence of an established research agenda or commitment to develop an extramural-funded research program that will offer experiential learning opportunities to undergraduate students Demonstrated ability to teach with technology Effective collaboration and interpersonal skills Interest in research addressing the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL) Depending on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, an initial appointment as a Visiting Assistant Professor may be considered. Supplemental Information Finalists for this position are subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check. Files to be submitted are 1) Letter of Application; 2) Curriculum Vitae; 3) Statement of Teaching Philosophy; 4) Unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended (official transcripts will be required of all finalists); 5) Three signed Letters of Recommendation on letterhead from individuals familiar with the candidate's teaching abilities are also required. Send letters of recommendation to We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Health Insurance Plans The University offers two PPO Plans, one being a High Deductible Health Plan that are administrated by Healthgram and utilizes the Great West Health (GWH)-Cigna PPO network. A Wellness Premium discount is available to those that participate. A full vision benefit is included. Health insurance coverage becomes effective on the 61st day of employment. Dental Insurance The University offers dental coverage through Delta Dental of North Carolina. This coverage takes effect on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment. Life Insurance The University provides a group term life insurance policy through The Standard with a value of one times the annual salary. This coverage takes effect on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment. Long-term Disability Insurance The University provides each full-time employee with group long-term disability insurance through The Standard. This coverage takes effect on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment. Supplemental Policies Supplemental life insurance and short-term disability, accident and cancer policies are available through Colonial and Aflac. Premiums for these individual policies may be paid through payroll deduction. Retirement To assist faculty and staff in planning for their retirement, Johnson C. Smith University provides a 403 (b) retirement plan utilizing TIAA that allows for supplemental and matching contributions. Enrollment in this plan is not automatic. Employees may elect a percentage towards supplemental contributions immediately. Eligible employees are required to make contributions in order to receive the University's matching contributions after one (1) year of service. The one-year waiting period may be waived if the employee participated in a TIAA retirement plan at a prior eligible institution (documentation required). A six-month waiver may also be available if the employee's most recent prior employer was a 403(b)-eligible organization (verification required). The University will match contributions on a dollar for dollar basis up to a maximum of 5% for eligible employees. Sick Leave Faculty and non-academic personnel accrue one paid day of sick leave for each month of employment the calendar year. Accrued but unused sick leave may be accumulated and carried over from year to year, up to a maximum of 60 days. Sick leave may be taken for the employee's personal illness, medical appointments or the illness of a parent, child or spouse. Vacation Leave Non-academic personnel earn one paid day of vacation leave for each month of employment during the calendar year. Administrative Officers and Non-academic personnel may accrue a maximum of 20 vacation leave days. Bereavement Leave Non-academic personnel will be granted up to three days of bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family member. Other Leaves of Absence & Holidays Other leaves of absence including sabbaticals, leave for military and jury duty, educational and Family/Medical Leave are available for eligible employees. The University is closed in observance of 13 holidays. Tuition Remission Full-time employees who have completed six months of continuous service are eligible to enroll in a maximum of three semester hours at Johnson C. Smith University and will receive a discount of one-half of the tuition cost. If an employee qualifies for tuition remission, the dependent children of that employee may also receive the tuition discount for up to 18 credit hours. Through the Council of Independent Colleges Consortium employees and their dependents may also be eligible for a full tuition waiver at one of over one hundred participating consortium schools. HealthPlex and Wellness Programs The grant-funded facility is available to all employees during the hours of operation and a coordinator is on duty to train employees to properly operate the equipment and get the most out of their workout routine. The University also sponsors a variety of Wellness programs throughout the year for faculty, staff and students. Employee Assistance Program The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help employees and their immediate family members who are troubled by marital, financial, and emotional and substance abuse and other problems. Services provided through the EAP are strictly confidential and free of charge. University EAP services are provided through Atrium Health and The Standard. 01 Do you have at least 18 graduate semester hours in Biology or a closely related field? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-10