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High Point University invites applications for an Instructor of Biology with an expected start date of August 2026. This is a non-tenure track, renewable position. Responsibilities may include teaching nonmajors courses (such as environmental science and human biology), introductory and advanced biology courses for majors, developing an upper-level elective course in your area of expertise, advising biology majors, and service to the department, school, and university. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence.A M.S. in Biology or a closely related field is required, and a Ph.D. in biology or a closely related field is preferred. ABD would be considered.The position includes office space in our state-of-the-art science building, which houses the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Neuroscience and Physics in the Wanek School of Natural Sciences. The Biology Department offers majors and minors in Biology and serves the University more broadly by providing courses for the general education and honors curricula. Biology courses serve as foundational elements of applied and health science degrees at High Point University.All applicants must upload the following AS A SINGLE PDF DOCUMENT: a letter of application, complete CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a transcript of your highest degree awarded (copies of official transcripts are acceptable). High Point University does not sponsor H1-B Visas. Three letters of recommendation should be addressed to Dr. Matthew Talbert (mtalbert@highpoint.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.At High Point University the faculty and staff are devoted to ensuring every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. High Point University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses. The University encourages all applicants to apply.
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$94,000 – $126,000/yr
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