Tenure-Track Assistant Professor-Biology

Overview

Job Title : Tenure-Track Assistant Professor-Biology

Location : UWG Recruiting Location

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 291268

The Biology Program in the newly formed Dr. James Earl Perry College of Mathematics, Computing, and Sciences at the University of West Georgia in Carrollton, Georgia, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Molecular Biology, beginning August 1, 2026. The biology program serves over 600 undergraduate majors, primarily focused on pre-health and environmental biology, and over 25 graduate students in master's (thesis and non-thesis) and post-baccalaureate biomedical certificate programs. The successful candidate will incorporate innovative approaches to teach molecular biology and biomedical courses to undergraduate and graduate students, and introductory biology courses for biology and pre-nursing students. The new faculty member will have the opportunity to develop innovative, cross-disciplinary courses in molecular biology and bioinformatics. The new faculty member is also expected to establish an independent research program that engages both undergraduate and graduate students, while actively pursuing extramural funding.

Responsibilities

• Teach molecular biology and biomedical courses to undergraduate and graduate students, and introductory biology courses for biology and pre-nursing students. Opportunity to develop new courses in Molecular Biology / Bioinformatics and Biomedical Sciences. Incorporate high-impact teaching practices and experiential learning into course delivery to improve student outcomes.
• Establish and maintain a funded research program in Molecular Biology that incorporates undergraduate and graduate students. Opportunity to collaborate across disciplines within the program, college, and university. Pursue scholarly activity, including peer-reviewed publications.
• Collaborate and actively participate in service to the Program / School / College / University events (e.g., meetings, graduations, seminars), initiatives, and institutional committees.
• Provide effective mentoring to undergraduate and graduate students, fostering their success and timely graduation while helping them achieve their career goals.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Salary

Salary as commensurate with experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

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Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials, reference checks; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the BOR of the University System of Georgia, which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Other Information

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