The Biological Sciences Department has a nationally ranked graduate program which allows it to offer many educational experiences to its degree students in both the graduate and undergraduate curriculum. The programs are complemented by top researchers and instructors in the field of Biological Sciences, providing students with the education to make a difference in a future career.
The function of the Department of Biological Sciences is to achieve outstanding research, teaching, mentoring, consulting and collaborations on campus and world-wide, within a cohesive and diverse department, where all students, faculty, and staff receive fair and equitable treatment.

The Department of Biological Sciences is dedicated to basic research and teaching in a broad range of aspects of the biological sciences. The Department has strong undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral programs and substantial extramural support to develop and maintain integrative research programs. In addition, the Department enhances its mission to interdisciplinary research and training programs with other units in the life sciences across colleges.NC State University provides a vibrant environment for research, teaching and mentoring across disciplines. Opportunities exist for collaborations with faculty in the Department as well as with those in other departments across our campus. Our location in the Research Triangle facilitates interaction with faculty at other institutions as well as with industry and government agencies.

The College of Sciences brings together the mathematical, physical and biological sciences in a research-intensive environment that simultaneously values excellence in teaching and a strong community engagement. Sciences IT is a new unit that provides innovative IT solutions, responsive and forward-looking support, and creative applications of technology to support the research, teaching, administrative and outreach functions of the College.

The College of Sciences aims at creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable working environment. You will be expected to foster an environment that is supportive, welcoming of all groups, and abides by the cultural and behavioral aspirations in our culture charter. Please visit https://sciences.ncsu.edu/about/strategic-planning/culture-charter/ for more information on the College of Sciences Culture Charter.

The Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Sciences at North Carolina State University seeks an outstanding candidate for a 9-month teaching-track faculty position in microbiology at the preferred rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, although outstanding candidates for Associate Teaching Professor will be considered. Teaching faculty are Professional Track members of the NC State University academic community and are essential to fulfilling the core teaching and service missions of the College of Sciences. Professional Track faculty in Biological Sciences participate in continuing professional development, including in equity-based teaching practices; are supported in pursuing institutional and extramural funding, engaging in outreach work, and mentoring undergraduates in research; and are eligible for promotion to higher ranks with multi-year contracts.

The successful candidate will be expected to engage in the following three of six realms of faculty responsibility outlined by the university:

• Teaching and Mentoring of Undergraduate and Graduate Students (70-90% effort), including developing and teaching courses in support of our vibrant undergraduate microbiology program as well as courses bridging disciplines; coordinating laboratory courses, including course-based research experiences (CREs); mentoring and supervising graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants
• Discovery of Knowledge through Discipline-Guided Inquiry (5-15% effort), including engaging in reflective and scholarly teaching; supervising undergraduate researchers; or pursuing Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL) or Discipline-Based Education Research (DBER)
• Service in Professional Societies and within the University (5-15% effort), including serving as an academic advisor for undergraduate Microbiology majors; serving on Department, College, or University committees; and service to professional societies.

The Department of Biological Sciences seeks candidates committed to implementing equity-based pedagogies to join a Department that aspires to become a leader in inclusive and equitable teaching and research. The successful candidate will help implement the visions outlined in the College of Sciences Strategic Plan, with a particular focus on the Strategic Priorities to Advance Equity and Open Up Science.

The College of Sciences aims to create a diverse, inclusive, and equitable working environment. The selected candidate will be expected to contribute actively to an environment that is supportive, welcoming of all groups, and abides by the cultural and behavioral aspirations in our culture charter through active and intentional recruiting of qualified members of underrepresented groups. Please visit: https://sciences.ncsu.edu/about/strategic-planning/culture-charter/ for more information on our Culture Charter.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Ph.D. in Microbiology, Immunology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Microbial Ecology or a related field.
• Experience in research and teaching at the undergraduate level in the areas of Microbiology, Immunology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Microbial Ecology or a related field.

• A demonstrated commitment to excellence in equity-based teaching

• Experience in research and teaching at the undergraduate level in the areas of Microbiology, Immunology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Microbial Ecology or a related field.

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IN addition to your application please submit the following:

• CV
• Cover letter
• Contact information for at least three (3) professional references.
• Two-page statement that demonstrates your knowledge of evidence-based pedagogy and equity-based teaching, the actions you have taken in the past to support these efforts, and your plans for implementing equity-based practice in your teaching and professional interactions; (Upload as Other Document 1)
• One-page statement describing your professional development goals, including but not limited to continued education in teaching and learning, scholarship of teaching and learning (SOTL) or discipline-based educational research (DBER). (Upload as Other Document 2)

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.

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