Assistant Professor of Biology

Assistant Professor of Biology

Location:

Clayton State University, College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (15 minutes from downtown Atlanta).

Job Type: Regular, Full‑Time, Tenure‑Track (academic year) position starting August 1, 2026.

Job

Salary:
Competitive and commensurate with experience.

The School of Sciences at Clayton State University is seeking an Assistant Professor of Biology. The successful candidate will begin on August 1, 2026. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the U.S. will be required at the time of hire.

• Teach the introductory biology sequences (majors and non‑majors) and upper‑level biology courses. Tenure‑track faculty are expected to teach 14 contact hours per week in fall and spring semesters, primarily during normal business hours but may occasionally be online or after 5 pm on weekdays (instruction accounts for 60% of duties).
• Develop courses in your area of expertise.
• Engage in scholarly activity leading to presentation and publication. (Scholarship and professional development account for 20% of duties).
• Participate in service to department, school, university, and community. (Service accounts for 20% of duties).
• Serve as a career mentor for biology students.

• Doctorate in Biology (ABD candidates considered and encouraged).
• Ability and desire to teach upper‑division courses and labs in your area of expertise.
• Ability and desire to teach lower‑division courses and labs for majors and non‑majors.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

• Potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Breadth and desire to teach a variety of courses and/or labs in molecular/cellular biology (e.g., Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry) and course sequences for science majors and non‑science majors.
• Willingness to participate in innovative, evidence‑based teaching practices.
• Commitment to working in a department that prioritizes collaboration.
• Experience and/or enthusiasm for mentoring undergraduate students in research projects.
• Familiarity with utilizing course management systems in teaching and/or implementing online courses (or willingness to learn).

Must have a doctorate in Biology or a related discipline (ABD candidates considered).

It is the policy of Clayton State University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.

Offers are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening. Candidates must disclose potential conflicts of interest in compliance.