Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences

Job Summary

Job ID 296962

Position 40107414

The College of Science and Mathematics (CSM), Department of Biological Sciences at Augusta University (AU) invites applications for a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor. CSM seeks an outstanding individual to teach courses to undergraduate and/or graduate students on topics in Biological Sciences. Research and other scholarly activities (publishing, presenting) in your field to involve undergraduate science majors. Service to the university entails work on department, college, and university committees, work groups, and/or campaigns in order to promote and support Augusta University's mission. This position is considered to be non-tenure track. Please see the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website link in the Shift/Salary/Benefits section of this posting.

Responsibilities

Teaching - 80
Teaching Expectation: Teach courses to undergraduate and/or graduate students on topics in Biological Sciences, to include all of the duties and obligations expected of a college professor not limited to, but including grading, maintaining regular office hours, class preparations, and following university policies regarding teaching.

Scholarship - 10
Research expectation: Persistent scholarship leading to national/international recognition and impact. Key measures of success include publications and presentations appropriate to your field, which can include articles on instruction in your field as well as other activities.

Service - 10
Service Expectation: Service to Augusta University as requested by the Department Chair and/or the Dean, service to the profession, including local, regional, and national/international leadership within the discipline.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
A Ph.D. or similar terminal degree in a discipline of Biological Science and have the expertise to teach courses such as Principles of Biology, Environmental Biology, and/ or Anatomy & Physiology.

Assistant Professor- Early level career as a faculty member

Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:

• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;
• Evidence of ability as a teacher;
• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;
• Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience
Experience teaching Biology at the undergraduate/college level and coordinating courses and instructional laboratories.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is fiscal year based and works year-round.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time.

Assistant Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Website.

College/Department Information

The College of Science and Mathematics provides students with strong foundations in the sciences as well as preparation for careers, citizenship, and a life-long love of learning. We are committed to providing experiences promoting scientific inquiry and discovery and dedicated to creating opportunities for intellectual growth and community involvement.

Location

Augusta University - Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912