Assistant Professor of Biology; Evolutionary Biology
Listed on 2026-01-05
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Assistant Professor of Biology (Evolutionary Biology)
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Biology (Evolutionary Biology)
Location: MGA - Macon
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job : 291613
Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses - Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia - and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties.
The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.
The Department of Natural Sciences serves a student body ranging from science majors to students taking science courses for their core curriculum. We offer the Bachelor of Science in Biology degree. The B.S. in Biology degree is a broad undergraduate degree which prepares students for the modern workplace, graduate school or pre-professional schools (e.g., medical, dental, veterinary, pharmacy).
Job SummaryMiddle Georgia State University is seeking a candidate for the position of tenure track Assistant Professor of Biology for the School of Health and Natural Sciences in the Department of Natural Sciences to begin fall 2026. This position involves teaching, scholarship, and service. Teaching responsibilities may include day and/or evening, lower level and/ or upper-level biology courses. Travel from Macon campus to another campus (Cochran) may be required.
Responsibilities- Teach undergraduate courses and scholarship.
- Assist in student recruitment, curriculum development, mentoring, and serving on departmental and university committees.
- Travel among our campuses as needed.
- Teach day and/or evening classes, online and/or hybrid courses.
PhD degree in Biology or related field with special attention given to evolutionary biology.
Preferred Qualifications- Prior successful teaching experience.
- Experience or interest in supervising undergraduate research.
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Names and contact information of three references
- Unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
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