Assistant​/Associate Professor of Biology; Anatomy and Physiology; Warner Robins Campus

Overview

Job Title:

Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology (Anatomy and Physiology) (Warner Robins Campus)

Location:

MGA Warner Robins Campus

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

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—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).

Middle 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. 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 Warner Robins campus to a satellite campus will be required.

This position involves teaching undergraduate courses and scholarship. All faculty are expected to assist in student recruitment, curriculum development, mentoring, and serving on departmental and university committees. Travel among our campuses will be required as needed. Teaching responsibilities may include day and/or evening classes, online and/or hybrid courses.

Required Educational Qualifications

PhD degree in Biology or related field with special attention given to the following area of expertise: anatomy and physiology.

Preferred Experience

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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