10017869 Assistant Professor of Biology

JOB SUMMARY: Middle Georgia State University is seeking a candidate for the position of Assistant Professor of Biology for the School of Health and Natural Sciences in the Department of Natural Sciences to begin Fall 2021.  This position involves teaching, scholarship, and service. Teaching responsibilities may include day and/or evening, lower level and/ or upper level biology courses.  One position is available at the Cochran campus.  Travel to satellite campuses (Dublin, Warner Robins) may sometimes be required.  

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates should have a PhD in a biological science or related area, with special attention given to the following areas of expertise: entomology, invertebrate zoology and/or evolutionary biology.  Candidates must have a record of teaching and the potential for scholarship that warrants appointment at the rank of assistant professor.  Candidate selected for employment will be subject to a background check.  

SALARY: Commiserate with experience. Salary for 10 month contract is in the upper $40,000’s for an Assistant Professor rank.  

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications accepted until the position is filled.  

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Christie Canady-Assistant Chair of the Department of Natural Sciences and Search Committee Chair at Christie.Canady@mga.edu.  

TO APPLY:  Application materials should be emailed as one PDF attachment to recruitment@mga.edu with the subject line “10017869 Assistant Professor of Biology 3.11.2021”.  Application materials must include (1) an MGA faculty application, (2) a letter of interest, (3) a curriculum vitae, (4) a statement of teaching philosophy, (5) names and contact information of three references, and (6) unofficial transcripts.  Paper application materials will not be accepted.  

Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates.