Job Description The Department of Biology at Lincoln Memorial University invites applications for the position of full-time Assistant Professor of Biology to begin August 2025. The position serves the undergraduate program on the Harrogate, TN campus. LMU is nestled in the unique Cumberland Gap region where Tennessee meets Kentucky and Virginia. The university is dedicated to serving the Appalachia region with a student population representing the diversity of the region and beyond. The successful candidate will have experience and expertise in Molecular Cell Biology and Immunology as represented by a terminal degree (PhD) in Biology, Molecular Cell Biology, Cellular Biology, Immunology, or an allied field. Primary teaching responsibilities may include Immunology (BIOL360), Molecular Cell Biology (BIOL450), and other courses based on the candidate’s expertise in support of the Biology curriculum. The faculty member will have the primary responsibility (~80% of time) of teaching. The courses serve a variety of students including biology pre-health and pre-vet majors. Other responsibilities will be in scholarship and service in support of the University, College, and Department missions. Scholarship will be based on the faculty member’s area of interest and support undergraduate research through mentorship. To ensure a smooth transition into our academic community, the successful candidate will participate in LMU’s New Faculty Academy. Additionally, during their first year, the new faculty member will enjoy moderated scholarship and service expectations while receiving guidance and support from a faculty mentor assigned by the department. Required Qualifications *terminal degree (PhD) in Biology, Molecular Cell Biology,Cellular Biology, Immunology, or an allied field; *educationalpreparation in accordance with requirements of the University andthe Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; and *evidenceof potential for effective teaching and scholarly activity Preferred Qualifications *experience teaching cell biology and/or immunology at the college level