"Assistant Professor Physiology"

Job Summary

Reporting to the department chair, the Assistant Professor of Physiology requires experience in and commitment to research, teaching, and service. The position includes teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. The successful candidate will develop an independent, high-impact, extramurally funded research program focusing on any level of biological organization in animal, plant, or microbial physiology. There is an expectation to engage students at all levels in the research program, especially Ph.D. students from one of the three available programs in COSM. The position is an academic (10 month), tenure-track appointment and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications

• Earned a Ph.D. or equivalent in biology, physiology, cell biology, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in biology, physiology, or cell biology, by August 1, 2026.
• Demonstrated excellence in research, as evidenced by a strong publication record.
• Strong potential to attract extramural funding commensurate with an R2 institution transitioning to an R1.
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Postdoctoral research experience.
• Student-centered (graduate and undergraduate) research mentoring experience, including the use of novel and emerging technologies.
• Student-centered teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience. This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; research statement (3 page max), teaching statement (2 page max), and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least two (2) professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Only complete applications submitted electronically will be considered. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Consistently exhibit engaging customer service. Ability to support various constituencies served by the University. Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position.

KNOWLEDGE

Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success.

SKILLS

Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills.

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled. Screening of applications begins December 11, 2025 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information

Dr. Johanne Lewis
jmlewis@georgiasouthern.edu
(912) 478-5480