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KLEIN DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR
The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte) seeks applicants for the Klein Distinguished Professor in Biological Sciences position with an expected start date of August 16th, 2027. Appointment will be at the rank of Full Professor.
Required qualifications: Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in the biological sciences or a related field, be at the rank of Full Professor, and demonstrate an exceptional record of innovative research, sustained extramural funding, and academic scholarship; an ability to substantially expand current department collaborative teams and funded research programs; a commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching and student mentorship; and a dedicated passion for mentoring and leading early-career faculty to success.
The successful candidate will maintain an internationally recognized, externally funded research program that builds upon the department’s core areas of distinction. As an institutional leader, the Klein Distinguished Professor will drive collaborative research, elevate undergraduate and graduate training, and prepare students to meet evolving workforce demands. Furthermore, the ideal candidate is expected to bridge interdisciplinary efforts across the Klein College of Science, the College of Health and Human Services, the William States Lee College of Engineering, the College of Computing and Informatics, the School of Data Science, and the broader Charlotte biosciences community. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the teaching mission of the Department of Biological Sciences, participate in the development/implementation of undergraduate and graduate curricula employing best practices in classroom pedagogy, and provide a supportive environment fostering the success of students with varying learning styles and academic backgrounds. This search is being conducted by Summit Search Solutions, Inc. Interested candidates should apply at: https:// and provide a letter of interest responding to the job qualifications and description and complete curriculum vitae including history of extramural funding. Please Note: Any Interested candidates should contact Summit Search Solutions directly. Contacting the University of North Carolina at Charlotte will only delay consideration of your qualifications
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW / FLOW CYTOMETRY OPERATIONS
The Postdoctoral Fellow will work under the supervision of a regular faculty member and Chair of the department, who serve as a mentor to the Fellow. The Postdoctoral Fellow will work to support ongoing projects in the laboratory, and support additional maintenance, projects and training needs of flow cytometry and Imagestream for the department. Opportunities to publish the results of research or scholarship during the period of appointment. As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow serving the Richardson lab and providing technical support to the department flow cytometry equipment. The postdoctoral appointee must have Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, or related discipline and previous experience in laboratory setting and protocol development. Preferred qualifications include: Good data management, analytical and computer skills, Ability to design, execute and write up experimental work independently, Good written and verbal communication skills, Ability to work to deadlines, Proven ability to work effectively and responsibly without close supervision, Experience in lipid or other nanoparticle formulations with loaded and conjugated payloads will be particularly considered, Experience in genomics/transcriptomics sample prep, equipment usage, and analysis will be particularly considered, Experience using flow cytometry and related fluorescence bio-imaging techniques with ability to maintain equipment and train new users, Commitment to own continuous professional development particularly in regard to knowledge and applications of flow cytometry and related bioimaging equipment usage and analysis techniques. Apply online at https://jobs.charlotte.edu/ position POST40.
ADJUNCT/PART TIME FACULTY
The Department of Biological Sciences seeks applicants to teach one or more of the following undergraduate biology lectures and lab courses BIOL 1110 Principles of Biology I, BIOL 1110L Principles of Biology I Laboratory, BIOL 2120 General Biology I, BIOL 2140L General Biology Laboratory, BIOL 3144L Ecology Laboratory, and Graduate Level Environmental Biology. Instruction of other courses may be possible depending on experience. Responsibilities could include: developing and/or updating course syllabi, preparation of lectures, projects, or other student assignments, meeting all designated class periods, maintaining regularly scheduled office hours, grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner, submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to university regulations. Required: MS or MA in Biology or related field. UNC Charlotte also considers competence, effectiveness, and capacity, including, as appropriate: undergraduate and graduate degrees, related work experiences in the field, professional licensure and certifications, honors and awards, continuous documented excellence in teaching, or other demonstrated competencies and achievements that contribute to effective teaching and student learning outcomes. These positions are temporary and usually involve teaching a particular course or courses for a particular semester or semesters. These positions are temporary and do not accrue benefits. Finalists will be subject to a criminal background check and will be required to provide an official transcript. Candidates must apply online at http://jobs.charlotte.edu, .
About Us
The Department of Biological Sciences is a vibrant, multi-disciplinary department with state-of-the-art facilities, and multiple research labs are funded through R01-level NIH grants as well as large NSF grants. The departmental research activities interconnect with other academic units of the recently formed Klein College of Science. Faculty-driven research relies on dedicated facilities and shared state-of-the-art equipment platforms. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and sustain an independent, externally funded research program that provides a supportive environment for students with varying learning styles and academic backgrounds.
The Klein College of Science provides a cohesive community that houses the departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics and Statistics, and Physics and Optical Science. With its undergraduate degrees, undergraduate minors, master’s degrees, interdisciplinary doctoral degrees, certificate programs, graduate early-entry programs, honors programs, centers, and facilities, the College addresses grand challenges of the world and is especially supportive of the greater Charlotte region.
UNC Charlotte is a doctoral, R1 urban university located on an expanding modern campus. The third largest of the 17 UNC system campuses, UNC Charlotte serves more than 32,000 students a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The university is a Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement campus and an APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. It supports faculty with excellent family and medical leave policies, junior faculty development awards, internal faculty research grant opportunities, and other research opportunities. Charlotte offers a dynamic space to live, work, and connect for faculty, students, alumni, and staff with its outstanding cultural, recreational, and business amenities. As the 15th largest U.S. city, Charlotte is consistently ranked as one of the best cities to live, currently #8 on the 2025–26 list by U.S. News and World Report.
As an EOE/AA employer and an ADVANCE institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of every person is respected and maintained, UNC Charlotte encourages applications from all individuals. The department and college strongly support student and faculty sense of belonging that includes cultivating engagement, transparency, and fair opportunities.