Assistant Professor of Biology - Cochran, United States - Middle Georgia State University

Description

Assistant Professor of Biology (Microbiology/ Anatomy & Physiology) (Cochran Campus)

Job ID267960
Location
MGA Cochran
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular

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 8,000 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, 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 both science majors and non-majors 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 to begin fall 2024. 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 Cochran campus to a satellite campus (Dublin) may be required.

Responsibilities
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 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: microbiology.

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience

Prior successful teaching experience
Experience or interest in supervising undergraduate research