Assistant Professor of Physiology: Research & Teaching

Posting Number

F2620P

Assistant Professor in Physiology

Vet Med-Physiology & Pharmacol

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1946, is dedicated to training future veterinarians, providing services to animal owners and veterinarians, and conducting investigations to improve the health of animals as well as people. The college benefits pets and their owners, food‑producing animals, and wildlife by offering the highest quality hospital and diagnostic laboratory services. Equipped with the most technologically advanced facilities located on a university campus, the college is dedicated to safeguarding public health by studying emerging infectious diseases that affect both animal and human health.

The College of Veterinary Medicine values all members of the university community, recognizing that differences in experience and culture can only lead to a more well‑rounded, accepting academic environment as embodied in our Principles of Community ().

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External

TRS or ORP

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Commensurate with Experience

08/01/2026

01/22/2026

Yes

Applicants should submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and contact information for at least three references. Applications received by February 24, 2026 are assured full consideration. An attractive start‑up package with competitive conditions of employment will be offered. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2026.

Athens Area

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Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Track

A doctoral degree in Physiology or a related field.

The Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at the University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for two tenure track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor rank. Each candidate will be expected to establish a dynamic and externally funded research program as well as contribute significantly to the Department’s teaching mission in undergraduate, graduate or professional DVM courses. Special importance is placed on instruction in the Biomedical Physiology undergraduate major.

Candidates will mentor graduate and undergraduate students as well as postdoctoral research associates.

Applicants must have 2 years’ postdoctoral experience in Physiology or a related field,…