Assistant Professor of Biology - Mammalogy or Animal Science

Job Title:

Assistant Professor of Biology - Mammalogy or Animal Science

Location:

UNG - Gainesville

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.

Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

The University of North Georgia invites applications for a ten‑month, full‑time, tenure‑track position as Assistant Professor of Biology. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses such as majors or non‑majors’ introductory biology, organismal classes such as vertebrate zoology and mammalogy, and possibly agriculture courses including, but not limited to, animal production, food production, or other special topics in agriculture.

• Expectations for this position are that 60% of the workload is dedicated to teaching and that 40% is divided between service and scholarship/professional development.
• The successful candidate will be expected to teach a wide range of undergraduate courses in biology or animal science.
• Responsibilities also include scholarly work involving undergraduates; advising biology or agriculture students; service to the department, university and community; and professional development.
• The ability to successfully incorporate technology and teach online is highly desirable.
• Teaching assignments may extend to other campuses.

• Ph.D., or terminal degree, at the time of hire in biology, animal science or related discipline.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching is essential with preferred experience at the college level.
• A strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Transcripts, Teaching Statement, and Research Statement/Plan
• Contact information for three professional references

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The University of North Georgia, a regional multi‑campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student‑focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co‑curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia.

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