Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology

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Home/Job Postings/Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology

Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology

Posted September 29, 2026

Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology

Department of Natural Sciences, University of Charleston

Position Summary:

The Department of Natural Sciences at the University of Charleston invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to teach various biomedical science courses, including Human Anatomy and Physiology lecture and laboratory, in support of undergraduate students majoring in Biology, Nursing, and other Allied Health and Health Science majors. The Biology Program serves students in the following concentrations: General Biology, Conservation Biology, Biomedical Sciences.

This nine-month appointment is scheduled to begin on August 9, 2027.

We are seeking an instructor with college-level instructional experience who can teach anatomy and physiology content to students with diverse backgrounds and who has a documented record of providing students with innovative and engaging classroom experiences. The successful candidate also will have the opportunity to teach biology electives in his/her area of expertise. Preferred candidates will have experience teaching embryology, developmental biology, immunology, or other biomedical science electives.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop and teach courses at the undergraduate level in the areas listed above
• Teach courses face-to face in Charleston, WV and online formats
• The candidate must be able to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with colleagues
• All faculty are expected to advise students, serve on university committees, and maintain currency in the field
• The successful candidate will be encouraged to conduct biological research with undergraduates
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Biology or related area is preferred, but MS with exceptional records will be considered
• Prior college teaching experience preferred
• Good communication skills are essential

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Interested applicants should submit cover letter, current resume/CV, statement of teaching philosophy, names of three professional references, and salary requirements to:

School of Arts and Sciences

artsandsciences@ucwv.edu

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. The University is unable to sponsor visas or green cards at this time.

The University of Charleston is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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