Cell and/or Molecular Biologist at UNC Greensboro – Assistant Professor Position

The Department of Biology (https://biology.uncg.edu/ ) at UNC Greensboro seeks an individual with a strong record of accomplishment in the area of cell/molecular biology for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. 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 courses in 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 in related disciplines. UNC Greensboro 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, and a competitive startup package with excellent laboratory space.

UNC Greensboro is a Minority Serving Institution, with an undergraduate population of 55% ethnic minority students. UNC Greensboro and the Biology Department foster an environment of collaboration across departments and schools and support community-engaged research. UNC Greensboro is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for this position. UNC Greensboro is located in a metropolitan area of more than 1.7 million in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian Mountains. UNCG is an EOE/AA/M/F/D/V employer and are strongly committed to increasing faculty diversity.

The position is available August 1, 2024, and candidates must hold or anticipate a Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Biology or related discipline by August 1. Postdoctoral experience is preferred.

Review of applications will begin on Nov. 1, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.
Inquiries should be sent to Dr. Zhenquan Jia (z_jia@uncg.edu ), chair of the search committee.

To apply, visit http://spartantalent.uncg.edu/  and click on “Faculty-Tenure Stream”, scrolling to “Position name” (Position 999049).
You will need to submit the following:
1) Cover Letter; 2) Curriculum Vitae; 3) Statement of Research (max 2p); 4) Teaching and Mentoring Statement (max 2p); 5) optional: three reprints/preprints that best showcase your research program; 6) Contact information for three reference letter writers. In submitted materials, address demonstrated interest and experience in promoting student success among diverse populations of students.