Biomedical Sciences Faculty Open Rank

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-years 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-investigator 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.

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