Postdoctoral Scholar

The Biology Department at High Point University invites applications for two Teaching Postdoctoral Scholar positions in the areas of cell/molecular biology and neuroscience. The two positions are nine-month appointments that begin on August 15, 2022 and are renewable for up to three years, based on performance and funding. Responsibilities will include teaching core courses within the biology and/or neuroscience majors; participating in biweekly teaching mentorship sessions; and advising undergraduate biology and neuroscience majors. Teaching Postdoctoral Scholars will have the opportunity to mentor undergraduate research experiences and/or engage in a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) project. Opportunities also exist for summer funding of research experiences provided to undergraduate students. The position includes research space in our new state-of-the-art science complex, which houses the Wanek School of Natural Sciences. The Wanek School of Natural Sciences is the academic home to several undergraduate majors, including Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Neuroscience and Physics.

Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to undergraduate education. A Ph.D. in the biological sciences or a closely related field is required. ABD candidates with a degree completion date by December of 2022 will be considered.

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.

All applicants must submit the following AS ONE DOCUMENT to the High Point University employment portal (http://www.highpoint.edu/administration/employment-opportunities/): a letter of interest addressing qualifications, curriculum vitae with complete professional and academic history, a teaching philosophy statement, an unofficial transcript of your highest degree awarded, and names and contact information of three professional references. High Point University does not sponsor H1-B Visas.

For additional information please contact: Dr. Jackson Sparks, Interim Chair, Department of Biology, at jsparks@highpoint.edu. Review of applications will begin on June 24th, 2022 and will continue until the positions are filled.

About the University
At High Point University, every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. ® HPU is a God, family and country school. It is located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is a liberal arts institution with 5,400 undergraduate and graduate students. It is ranked No. 1 by U.S. News and World Report for Best Regional Colleges in the South, No. 1 for Most Innovative Regional Colleges in the South and recognized for Best Undergraduate Teaching in the South. The Princeton Review named HPU in the 2020 edition of “The Best 385 Colleges” and on the Best Southeastern Colleges “2020 Best Colleges: Region by Region” list. HPU was also recognized for Most Beautiful Campus (No. 18), Best College Dorms (No. 5) and Best Campus Food (No. 20). For nine years in a row, HPU has been named a College of Distinction with special recognition for business and education programs and career development. The university offers 60 undergraduate majors, 64 undergraduate minors and 13 graduate degree programs. It is a member of the NCAA, Division I and the Big South Conference. Visit High Point University on the web at http://www.highpoint.edu .