Job ID: 292496
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.
With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.
Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.
Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.
Location
With more than 29,500 students and 150 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.
Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458
Department Information
Within this setting the Department of Biology is a growing leader in biological research in Georgia and is committed to expanding its faculty expertise in physiology. The Department provides undergraduate (BS/BA in Biology) and graduate students (M.S. in Biology, Ph.D. in Environmental Science, and Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences) with a challenging education that is research-based and technology-oriented. The new faculty member will participate in the development and growth of new and current programs in Biology and the College of Science and Mathematics (COSM) by teaching, mentoring graduate students, and developing an externally funded research program. The department provides a foundation for life-long learning and appreciation of the breadth of biological processes through teaching, research, and outreach. Three campuses and a variety of off-campus research facilities offer Biology students and faculty access to state-of-the-art equipment in the department and the COSM Core Research Lab (CCRL).
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