Alison Pischedda (@alisonpischedda.bsky.social)

Assistant Professor – Invertebrate Biology The Department of Biology and Marine Biology at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Invertebrate Biology starting in August 2026.Research areas within the broad umbrella of Invertebrate Biology may include working with invertebrates in marine, freshwater, or terrestrial systems. Expertise of the applicant can range from cellular or organismal biology to community ecology and biodiversity, including the use of invertebrates as model systems for this broad search.Successful candidates will contribute to the Department’s teaching mission at both the graduate and undergraduate level in core areas of our Biology and Marine Biology curriculum and other courses, as determined by the candidate’s interests and departmental needs. The Department is particularly interested in the candidate’s ability to foster a welcoming environment for students, staff, faculty, and community members.Candidates must have a PhD, post-doctoral research experience, and strong potential for excellence in both research and teaching. The Department of Biology and Marine Biology has an excellent record of faculty development and mentorship and is committed to the success of new faculty as we continue to grow our strategic research and teaching missions. https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/37895