Assistant Professor of Biology; Microbiology or Organismal Biology

Assistant Professor of Biology (Microbiology or Organismal Biology)

Location:

MGA – Macon, Georgia.

Regular/temporary:
Regular.
Full/part‑time:
Full‑time.

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi‑campus public institution that offers baccalaureate and graduate degrees, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses—Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins—and a fully‑online campus. With 8,400 students, the university serves students from most of Georgia’s 159 counties. MGA’s six academic schools include Georgia’s flagship aviation program and support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Middle Georgia State University seeks a tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Biology for the School of Health and Natural Sciences in the Department of Natural Sciences. The position is expected to begin fall 2026. This role involves teaching, scholarship, and service. Teaching responsibilities may include day and/or evening courses, lower‑level and/or upper‑level biology courses, and online or hybrid formats. Travel from the Macon campus to other campuses (e.g., Warner Robins) will be required.

Teaching undergraduate courses and conducting scholarship activities. All faculty are expected to assist in student recruitment, curriculum development, mentoring, and service on departmental and university committees. Travel among campuses will be required as needed.

PhD in Biology or a related field. Special attention is given to candidates with expertise in microbiology or organismal biology. Prior successful teaching experience and experience or interest in supervising undergraduate research are preferred.

• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Names and contact information of three references
• Unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation, including a criminal background check, employment‑eligibility verification, and, if applicable, a credit check.

Middle Georgia State University is an equal‑employment, equal‑access, and equal‑educational‑opportunity institution. It actively recruits, hires, trains, promotes, and educates persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.