North Carolina Wesleyan University is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology for a 9-month appointment starting in August 2025. The successful candidate’s duties include design and implement a Microbiology lecture and laboratory for nursing students as well as teaching other potential courses, such as Anatomy and Physiology, General Introductory Biology, or other courses that support the program. The responsibilities will also include advising undergraduate students, promoting program growth and academic excellence, overseeing student interns, and serving on internal committees. Per the university’s standards, the regular workload for faculty is 12 credit hours per semester. Faculty members are expected to engage students through traditional and innovative instructional strategies.

North Carolina Wesleyan University (NCWU), a liberal arts university affiliated with the United Methodist Church, emphasizes teaching excellence and personal attention. NCWU values a culture of respect, kindness, and understanding and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability. Women, historically underrepresented minorities, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. NCWU serves a highly diverse student body, with a traditional undergraduate population consisting of approximately 43% students of color, 22% international students, and a significant proportion of first-generation students.

The University is located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and serves approximately 1,500 students, including adult degree students in the Adult and Professional Studies program. Rocky Mount is in the eastern, coastal plains region of North Carolina, convenient to the Raleigh-Durham area and the beaches of the Outer Banks. Richmond, VA, Washington, DC, and the mountains of North Carolina are also within easy driving distance.

Qualifications:

An earned doctoral degree in Biology/Microbiology or related field. ABD candidates will be considered but must be on track to complete the Ph.D. by August 2026. Previous college or university-level teaching experience is strongly preferred.

Initial applications should include:

1. A letter of application
2. A curriculum vitae
3. Copies of transcripts showing academic work in higher education and degrees received
4. A teaching statement or philosophy
5. Names and full contact information for three professional references.

The entire application packet should be sent as a single pdf file. Official copies of transcripts will be requested of the selected candidate.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Application materials should be emailed as a single PDF to:

Ms. Tammy Harrell
Manager of Faculty Records and Academic Projects
North Carolina Wesleyan University
tharrell@ncwu.edu

North Carolina Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer.

The School of Business at North Carolina Wesleyan University invites applications for applications for 9-month faculty position(s) at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor starting August 2025.  This will be a term contract position with the possibility of an initial appointment up to three years.

Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic instructor who can offer both general and specialized courses in the field. The successful candidate will serve as a faculty member in the University’s Healthcare Administration (B.S.) degree track and may be affiliated with and teaching in NCWU’s B.S.N. program, Masters of Public Health program, Organizational Leadership program, or an other appropriate field if graduate degrees, professional credentials, or demonstrated experience align with those needs.

In addition to a demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence, the successful candidate should be well-versed in the appropriate use of technology and employing instructional technologies to provide courses through multiple modes of delivery. The successful candidate(s) should also be prepared to contribute to innovative curriculum development, including potential new undergraduate and graduate programs. Candidates seeking to develop strong interdisciplinary tracks in healthcare related fields and campus-community connections are encouraged to apply.

North Carolina Wesleyan faculty are expected to develop strong relationships with colleagues, inspire and advise students, and demonstrate a high level of organization and habits of transparent and timely communication. The normal teaching load is four courses per semester, but there are adjustments for faculty members with administrative responsibilities. Additional responsibilities include engaging in research/scholarship or other appropriate professional activities, remaining current in the field(s) of specialization, and engaging in service to the department, university, and broader communities. We seek professionals who are thoughtful and creative leaders who can add immediate value to a growth-oriented institution that is committed to innovation in the complex environment of private higher education.

Education

The following combinations of education and experience may qualify potential candidates:

1. Terminal degree in business management, healthcare management, public policy, or public administration (Ph.D., D.B.A. or equivalent); OR
2. MPH or MBA degree with a background in the healthcare administration field; OR
3. Terminal degree within any healthcare field and practical experience in health care management and administration (e.g. M.D., D.O., D.C., D.N.P., D.M.D. or equivalent).

Candidates with a graduate degree and equivalent management experience in the healthcare administration field (e.g., 5+ years of work experience at a management level in the healthcare industry) that might be deemed equivalent to the terminal degree are also encouraged to apply.

Preference will be given to individuals with evidence of prior university teaching experience, graduate coursework, and/or research in any of the following needed subfields: healthcare administration, strategic leadership in the healthcare field, health care policy, and/or economics or analytics in the healthcare sector.

North Carolina Wesleyan University is located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and serves approximately 1,500 students, including students in our Adult and Professional Studies (APS) program that offers evening and asynchronous classes at multiple locations across North Carolina and online. The university’s student body is diverse with regard to ethnicity, nationality, and age.

Rocky Mount is in the eastern coastal plain region of the state, convenient to the Raleigh-Durham area and beaches, including the Outer Banks. Washington, DC and the mountains of North Carolina are also within easy driving distance.

North Carolina Wesleyan University values a culture of respect, kindness, and understanding and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability. Women, historically underrepresented minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Application Process

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Specific questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Molly Wyatt, mwyatt@ncwu.edu.

Initial applications should include:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement
• Copies of transcripts showing academic work in higher education and degrees received
• Full contact information for three references

Please direct a complete set of application materials to:
Tammy Harrell
Manager of Faculty Records and Academic Projects
tharrell@ncwu.edu

or via mail to:

Tammy Harrell
c/o Office of the Provost
North Carolina Wesleyan University
3400 N. Wesleyan Blvd.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804

Final hire is contingent on budgetary approval.

North Carolina Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer.