Assistant Professor Microbiology
Job posting #7370909, posted September 18, 2026, open until filled.
About the role
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. The UNCG Department of Biology endeavors towards excellence in conducting research and teaching biological concepts and skills to biology majors and graduate students, to prepare them for professional careers and more advanced study. The department introduces non-biology majors to the foundations and applications of biology, involves undergraduate and graduate students in research, trains doctoral students in Biology, and provides laboratory training and directed research experiences to enhance students’ technical and analytical skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop an externally funded research program
- Mentor undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds
- Make significant contributions to the Ph.D. program
- Teach courses in microbiology, cell biology, evolution, and/or genetics
- Teach advanced specialty courses in the discipline at the undergraduate and graduate level
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Biology or a related discipline
Qualifications
- Postdoctoral experience preferred
Benefits
- Tenure-track position
- Available August 2027 (candidates must hold a Ph.D. by August 1, 2027)
- Access to molecular and cell biology equipment, microscopy and imaging equipment
- Shared equipment with the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering
- Competitive startup package and excellent laboratory space