Assistant Professor Biomaterials

Assistant ProfessorReporting to the department chair, the Assistant Professor position requires teaching, scholarship, and service. The position is an academic 10 month tenure-track appointment, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.Earned Ph.D. in (or equivalent) in Biomaterials, Materials Science, Bioengineering or a closely related field, by August 1, 2027 with at least 18 graduate semester hours applicable to teaching relevant Materials Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Physics courses. Academic background to teach courses in Materials Science (MATS) and either Chemistry (CHEM), Physics (PHYS), or Biology (BIOL). Commitment to teaching excellence in the undergraduate and graduate classroom Ability to develop an externally funded research program in the area of Materials Science with Biomaterials and Bioinspired materials as a research focus that fully engages graduate and undergraduate students. Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives. Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development. Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.Post-doctoral experience Grant writing experience Teaching ExperienceCommensurate with experience. This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.A complete application (as a single pdf file) consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a current curriculum vitae ; photocopies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy (up to 2 pages), a research statement that includes a description of proposed research (up to 3 pages), start-up package proposal with justification, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references submitted via the Georgia Southern University Careers portal.Consistently exhibit engaging customer service Ability to support various constituencies served by the University Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skillsOpen Until Filled Screening of applications begins December 1, 2026 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2027.Dr. Stephen Greiman View email address on click.appcast.io University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy. Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus. Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request. Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: View phone number on click.appcast.io.This is not a supervisory position. This position will not be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust.Standard + Education