"Associate Professor"

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number
F00268P

Classification Title
Associate Professor

Position Title
Associate Professor

GSU Information

Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, ranked 2nd most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor’s degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad.

A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels.

With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State’s interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 187 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation, an honor reserved for the nation’s most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University’s rapid research growth.

Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $3.2 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta’s vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship.

Department
Dean's Office - Institute for Biomedical Sciences

College
Institute for Biomedical Sciences

Campus
Atlanta

Position Type
Full Time Faculty

Posting Type
Internal/External

About the Department

The Institute for Biomedical Sciences is a multidisciplinary research and education institute. The Institute performs cutting-edge biomedical research focused on advancing human health and provides interdisciplinary training for the next generation of biomedical scientists and professionals. The Institute for Biomedical Sciences is ranked among the very best in the nation for 4 consecutive years by a reputable authority, based on scholarly research activities. The Institute is focused on advancing human health through cutting-edge research and education programs. Our world-renowned scientists are committed to finding new and innovative solutions to the world’s major health issues. For further information, please visit https://biomedical.gsu.edu/.

Position Description

The Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University invites applications for tenure-track faculty position at the Associate Professor levels to begin in August 2025. Applicants should have an Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Science or a related discipline. Prospective applicants should have an exceptional record of achievement in biomedical research, a commitment to biomedical science education and a strong record of scholarly activity including outstanding external federal funding. The candidate must provide evidence of the successful establishment of a nationally recognized research program and excellence in innovative scholarly research, including student success activities. All areas of Biomedical Science will be considered with preference given to candidates with expertise in the areas of inflammatory and infectious diseases, microbial pathogenesis, vaccine and drug development in infectious diseases, immunology and inflammation. New faculty members will be supported by competitive start-up packages and excellent laboratory space. Outstanding candidates will have the opportunity to be nominated as Georgia Research Alliance Distinguished Investigator ( GRA ). GRA investigators are expected to engage in translational and/or economic development efforts in their field.

Required Experience

Academic experience on the tenure-track, involving research, teaching, and service at a higher education institution, is required for a minimum of four years for the rank of Associate Professor.

Required Education

Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Science or a related discipline

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

Exceptional record of achievement in biomedical research, a commitment to biomedical science education, and a strong record of scholarly activity including outstanding external federal funding.

Successful establishment of a nationally recognized research program and of excellence in innovative scholarly research, including student success activities.

All areas of Biomedical Science will be considered, with preference given to candidates with expertise in the areas of inflammatory and infectious diseases, microbial pathogenesis, vaccine and drug development in infectious diseases, immunology and inflammation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to continue a nationally recognized program in innovative scholarly research.
• Ability to effectively teach a variety of biomedical science courses offered by the institute.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to achieve discipline, department, or college goals.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc

None specified.

Pre-Employment Requirements

A criminal background check is required.

Work Hours

Position may require non-standard hours (including day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend and/or other campus locations).

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Search Chair Contact info

Dr. Leszek Ignatowicz, lignatowicz@gsu.edu

Departmental contact for assistance

LaTina Emerson ( lemerson1@gsu.edu ).

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
2

Desired Start Date
08/01/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date
12/20/2024

Review of Applications Begins
01/01/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Apply at:
https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/5171

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   Public Job Posting / Internal Job Posting / Agency Referral / Advertisement/Publication / Personal Referral / Website / Chronicle of Higher Education/Vitae / HigherEdJobs.com / Computing Research Association / CommunityCollegeJobs.com / Diverse Jobs / AcademicJobsOnline.org / Other / DiversityinAcademia.net / Indeed / Circa Works
2. * Describe your experience and achievement in establishing and leading, if applicable, an outstanding program of innovative biomedical research and your experience in biomedical science education.
   (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Letter of Intent/Cover Letter
3. Philosophy of Teaching/Teaching Portfolio
4. Research Statement/Research Portfolio

Optional Documents