"Assistant Professor: Biological Sciences & Cell Biology - Fall 2026"

Job Summary

Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) invites applicants for an Assistant Professor of Biology faculty position with expertise in the area of cellular biology, microbiology or genetics, starting August 1, 2026. The candidate will report to the Chair of the Biological Sciences Department. Primary responsibilities will be teaching a variety of undergraduate biology courses, including cell biology, genetics and general biology, for biology majors and non-majors. Depending on the candidate's expertise, occasional teaching of upper-level biology courses in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Human Genetics, etc. may be expected. Successful candidates will have a strong commitment to undergraduate education, student engagement, research, and service to the college and community.

The Department of Biological Sciences is interested in candidates with experience working with undergraduate students and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for all students, regardless of background. GGC is an institution that values innovative teaching, scholarship, advising, and mentoring (advising and mentoring are expected of all faculty). The candidate will be expected to perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Biology (or a closely related field) on or before the semester of the start date and a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours within the discipline.

Conditions of Employment

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and proof of eligibility will be contemporaneously required upon acceptance of an employment offer. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC). Eligibility of employment is determined by GGC in its sole discretion, and includes but is not limited to confirmation of 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 subject to the applicable federal laws, state laws, 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Gwinnett College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Georgia Gwinnett College to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event including the application, interview process, or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact HR at (678) 407.5746 or email hr@ggc.edu.

Background Check

Position of Trust + Education

Other Information

Due to the volume of applications, applicants may not receive a reply from the College unless an applicant is selected for an interview. Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. Georgia is an open records state.

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=291726&PostingSeq=1