Assistant Professor of Biology

Assistant Professor Of BiologyThe School of Sciences in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics at Clayton State University is seeking applicants for an Assistant Professor of Biology position. The position is an academic year, tenure-track appointment that reports to the Director of the School of Sciences. The successful candidate will be expected to begin on January 1, 2027. Salary will be commensurate with experience and competitive with comparable programs. Part of the University System of Georgia, Clayton State University is located 15 minutes from downtown Atlanta in a lakeside setting. The School of Sciences consists of 20 full-time faculty members and houses degree programs in Biology and Chemistry.The responsibilities include teaching the introductory biology sequences (biology majors and non-majors), and upper-level biology courses. Tenure-track faculty are expected to teach 14 contact hours per week in the fall and spring semesters. The majority of courses are during normal business hours but may occasionally be online or after 5pm on weekdays. The candidate is also expected to engage in scholarly activity leading to presentation and publication and participate in service to Department, School, University, and community. Serve as a mentor for biology students.Required qualifications include a Doctorate in Biology (ABD candidates will be considered and are encouraged to apply) or closely related discipline. Ability and desire to teach upper division courses and labs in your area of expertise. Ability and desire to teach lower division courses and labs for majors and non-majors. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.Preferred qualifications include potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching. Breadth and desire to teach a variety of courses and labs in the field of molecular biology (Examples: Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or other courses in area of expertise), and course sequences for science majors and non-science majors. Ability to teach molecular biology techniques in an undergraduate lab setting. Ability to demonstrate innovative, evidence-based teaching practices. A commitment to working in a department that prioritizes collaboration. Enthusiasm for mentoring undergraduate students in research projects. Ability to utilize course management systems in teaching and/or implementing online courses.Required documents to attach include a cover letter addressing how they meet the minimum and desired qualifications, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, a statement briefly describing a plan to mentor undergraduate research students, unofficial transcripts of grades, and the contact information for three current references.