"Biomedical Sciences Faculty Open Rank"

Job Description

Job ID: 292272
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

Armstrong Campus
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419

Department Information

Within this setting, the newly formed Department of Biomedical Sciences at Georgia Southern University is an interdisciplinary department providing programs designed to train students in broad areas focused on biomedical sciences to include biology, biochemistry, and other related disciplines, focusing on applications in health and disease. It is expected that a research-intensive program be developed for integration into the new innovative doctoral program and the Center for Biomedical Research and Innovation. The Department is home to both a bachelor's degree and the recently approved Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences. Developing a research-intensive, innovative doctoral program is the department's next step for growth. We are looking for visionary individuals to build a faculty team whose research exemplifies the biomedical innovation cycle from discovery, through evidence-based analysis, to cutting-edge solutions to build and grow our degree programs. Successful applicants will actively collaborate across college and institutional boundaries and contribute to the mission and growth of the university's Center for Biomedical Research and Innovation.

Potential research clusters may include but are not limited to:

• Cancer biology
• Cardiovascular biology
• Immunology
• Molecular Medicine
• Pharmacology
• Bioinformatics & Computational Biology
• Infectious Diseases (vector borne or parasitic)
• Genomics & Genetics
• Neuroscience

Job Summary

Reporting to the Department Chair of Biomedical Sciences, the Open Rank Faculty position requires 40% effort in teaching, 50% effort in research, and 10% effort in service. The positions are 10-month tenure-track appointments.

Required Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D. in biomedical sciences, biology, biochemistry, or a field in science that emphasizes biomedical science, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in biomedical science, biology, or biochemistry, by August 1, 2026
• Research emphasis in biomedical sciences, biology, and biochemistry, or field related to biomedical science
• Ability to successfully mentor and develop undergraduate and graduate student researchers
• Academic background to teach courses in biomedical sciences (BMED), and/or Biochemistry (BCHM) and Biology (BIOL)
• Commitment to teaching excellence in the undergraduate and graduate classroom
• 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. Minimum of 5 years full-time college/university research and teaching experience at the assistant professor level is required for the rank of associate professor along with a strong record of research and service with a sustained level of research-based funding as Principal Investigator, publications, and presentations in professional venues.
• Minimum of 5 years full-time college/university research and teaching experience at the associate professor level is required for the rank of professor along with a strong record of research and service with substantial level of research-based funding as Principal Investigator, publications, and presentations in professional venues.

Preferred Qualifications

Assistant Professor

• 1-4-year Biomedical Science themed postdoctoral experience
• Development of a strong publication record
• Track record of attempting to secure external funding
• Success building collaborative networks across disciplines
• Demonstrated experience in intellectual property development or translational research

Associate Professor

• Record of research that spans the innovation cycle from discovery through analysis and implementation of solutions
• Proven ability to secure external funding
• Demonstrated leadership in building collaborative research teams
• Experience mentoring graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
• Contributions to intellectual property development
• Current portable funding
• Accomplishments that support tenure and rank of Associate Professor at Georgia Southern University

Professor

• Recognized leader in the biomedical sciences with a sustained record of innovation, analysis, and solution development
• Extensive history of securing competitive external funding, including multi-investor grants
• Track record of leading interdisciplinary collaborations
• Robust publication portfolio
• Demonstrated success advancing the careers of graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty members
• Contributions to intellectual property and innovation in the biomedical sciences
• Current portable funding
• Accomplishments that support tenure and rank of Professor at Georgia Southern University

Proposed Salary

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

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application (as a single pdf file) consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; photocopies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts; a statement of teaching philosophy (up to 2 pages); a research plan that details funding sources and requests for proposal (up to 4 pages); a startup proposal with justification; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

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 05, 2025 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information

Professor Scott C Mateer
smateer@georgiasouthern.edu
912.344.3101