Assistant​/Associate Professor of Biology; Microbiology; Cochran Campus

Overview

Job Title:

Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology (Microbiology) (Cochran Campus)

Location:

MGA Cochran

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

This position involves teaching an undergraduate course load equivalent to 4/4, 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. Teaching responsibilities may include day and/or evening classes, online and/or hybrid courses.

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

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)

• 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

Middle Georgia State University is committed to ensuring a safe learning environment that supports the dignity of all members of the University community. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Middle Georgia State University. Pursuant to Board of Regents Policy Section 6.6, federal and state laws and regulations, and our vision, mission, and values, Middle Georgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual
¿ s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (
¿ protected status¿). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual
¿ s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual
¿ s protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Position open until filled

This is a full-time, 10-month, faculty position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:

• 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 demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.