Assistant Professor - Biology (Microbiology/Biology)

Location: Valdosta State University

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

About Us

As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region.

Job Summary

The Department of Biology seeks applicants for an academic year full-time, tenure track faculty position beginning August 1, 2026. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses, maintaining scholarly productivity, and participating in service that contributes to the department, college, university and surrounding communities.

The Department of Biology offers a student-centered learning environment with emphasis on experiential learning. Serving approximately 450 students, it is the largest department in the College of Science and Mathematics.

Applicants should submit the following with their online application: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Statement of teaching philosophy and experience, Statement of current and future research, Names and contact information for at least three professional references.

For full consideration, application must be submitted by October 1, 2025. For more information contact Dr. Theresa Grove, Department Head, via email at tjgrove@valdosta.edu.

Responsibilities

Teaching up to 12 credits per semester at the undergraduate and graduate levels in areas including Microbiology and the candidate's areas of expertise; establishing an independent research program; mentoring students; and participating in service to the department, college, university, and surrounding communities.

Typical Allocation of Duties: Teaching and scholarship - 80%, Service - 20%.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Biology or a closely related field
• Expertise in Microbiology
• A record of effective teaching appropriate to the applicant's career stage
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning
• A record of research productivity appropriate to the applicant's career stage

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching genetics, molecular biology, or biotechnology
• A record of mentoring students
• Postdoctoral experience in Microbiology or a closely related field
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience

Conditions of Employment

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, reference checks, and other requirements as applicable.