Assistant Professor of Cell Biology

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Cell Biology in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology with a preferred start date of August 2026. This is a nine-month contracted position. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

• Establish an independent, productive, and sustainable research program in the broad area of cell biology (examples include but are not limited to: cancer biology, plant cell biology, neurobiology, or stem cell biology) as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and extramural funding.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Teach undergraduate courses in cell biology and biology, as well as develop graduate courses that integrate cell biology with other biological subdisciplines.
• Promote student success among the College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) disciplines and invest deeply in KSU students.
• Participate in professional service within the Department, the College of Science and Mathematics, the University and beyond.
• Contribute to the collaborative environment of the department and college.
• Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

• A Terminal/Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Biology, Cellular Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline is required at the time of hire.
• A strong record of peer-reviewed publications in Cell Biology
• Postdoctoral research experience in Cell Biology or a related discipline

• Evidence of current or previous external funding
• Previous experience teaching biology courses and labs in the university setting and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students

For questions, please contact Dr. Joanna Wardwell-Ozgo, jwardwel. Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by December 15, 2025.