In accordance with Western Carolina University’s policies in response to COVID-19, the Highlands Biological Station is currently closed to the public, but is open to researchers and faculty on a limited basis. Researchers and faculty interested in reserving research and residential space should contact the HBS office (828-526-2602) for information on availability, rates, and reservations. Field courses, workshops, and HBS Nature Center programming are cancelled for the 2020 season. The HBS Botanical Gardens remain open, except for trails that are closed due to construction.

Open Positions at HBS

Naturalists at the Highlands Nature Center (PDF)
- Summer 2020. Open now! See PDF above and apply by March 2.

Botanical Garden Assistants (PDF)
- Summer 2020. Open now! See PDF above and apply by March 13.

Program Assistant
- Full-time permanent position. $31,200 plus benefits. Open until March 31
- For more details and to apply, visit https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/12821