Assistant Professor of Biology; Anatomy and Physiology; Cochran Campus

Position: Assistant Professor of Biology (Anatomy and Physiology) (Cochran Campus)

Assistant Professor of Biology (Anatomy and Physiology) (Cochran Campus)

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Biology (Anatomy and Physiology) (Cochran Campus)

Location: MGA Cochran

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job : 291603

About Us

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.

Department

Information

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 Summary

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 the Cochran campus to a satellite campus (Dublin) will be required.

Responsibilities

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 Qualifications Required Educational Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

• Prior successful teaching experience
• Experience or interest in supervising undergraduate research

Required Documents to Attach

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

Benefits

• 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

Background Check

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75‑50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at . Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Other Information

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.

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