Job Description

Primary Purpose of Position
The Department of Biology at North Carolina A&T State University, College of Science and Technology, invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the field of biology artificial intelligence starting preferably in August 2025. The appointment is expected to be at the assistant professor level but an appointment at a higher rank might be considered for exceptionally qualified applicants. In particular, the Department is seeking a qualified candidate who can develop a collaborative and innovative research program in biology whose research programs use big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to drive innovation in understanding, predicting, and solving complex biological problems and or disorders. Likewise, applicants who are interested in using these techniques to study evolutionary or precision medicine to address health disparities are also encouraged to apply.

The hired faculty is expected to show commitment to teaching excellence. She/he is expected to engage in culturally responsive teaching, teach Biology courses at the graduate and under-graduate level, develop courses and curricula, direct students in research, and provide service to the University and community.
The ideal candidate will develop and maintain a vigorous research program in using artificial intelligence techniques, big biological data, secure extramural funding, and direct the research activities of PhD and MS students in applied biological science and related areas. Mentoring undergraduate students is also expected. A candidate whose teaching and research efforts promote the mission of the Biology Department and the strategic vision of the College of Science and Technology (COST) as well as the University is highly desired. Collaboration with colleagues from the sciences, mathematics, and technology areas is encouraged.
North Carolina A&T State University and the College of Science and Technology are committed to expanding diversity and enhancing inclusion by promoting and cultivating a rich exchange of ideas and broad cultural awareness. The selected candidate is expected to foster understanding, appreciation, respect and values that embrace diversity and inclusivity on campus and in the broader community.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 14,311 students in Fall 2024, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America’s top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and no. 11 best business school for women in the nation.

Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-High Research Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status. It also holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBC financial network.

The Department of Biology’s core mission encompasses excellence in teaching, cutting-edge research, and meaningful service to both students and the broader community. The Department of Biology currently has 24 full-time faculty members to support the teaching and research needs of our undergraduate and graduate students. The undergraduate enrollment currently is over 835 Biology majors. The MS graduate enrollment averages 15 students, and we train PhD students as part of the AST program in Applied Bioscience with an enrollment of 30 PhD students.
Minimum Requirements
The applicant must have a PhD in the biology related-field area of specialty requested, and be able to be credentialed to teach in biology. The applicant should at minimum have completed a postdoctoral fellowship or appointment in the research focus area or have been served as a research associate with training in the area of specialty requested.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
1. A research and pedagogy plan that can attract funding from various granting agencies
2. Experience in biology or related field
3. Postdoctoral research in biology or related field
4. Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with other faculty and colleagues
5. Demonstrated record of independent research and publishing

Required License or Certification
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)