Georgia College & State University
Assistant Professor - Botany
Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, Georgia, us, 31059
Assistant Professor - Botany
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Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources. Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking. Department Information
The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at Georgia College & State University offers undergraduate majors in Biology and Environmental Science, with concentrations available in Marine Sciences and Biomedical Sciences. The department also offers an M.S. program in Biology with both thesis and non-thesis options. Job Summary
The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at Georgia College & State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in botany/plant biology to begin August 2026. The colleague in this position will teach courses in support of the core curriculum as well as upper-division courses in the candidate's area of specialization at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Responsibilities
Teaching Responsibilities: full-time instructional load teaching in areas of expertise within the academic discipline Regular course meetings and instruction Mentoring Students Other teaching responsibilities All Georgia College faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike. Faculty also contribute to the Georgia College core curriculum by teaching topical freshman (GC1Y) or sophomore seminar (GC2Y) courses. Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Botany, Plant Biology, or a closely related field (ABD candidates with degree completion by August 1, 2026, will be included). Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S.3.7.1 for teaching Botany and Plant Biology related classes. Preferred Qualifications
At least two years of experience teaching undergraduate courses with at least one year as instructor of record Record of and commitment to engaging undergraduates and graduate students in research Develop a plant biology research program that takes advantage of our existing facilities, including Lake Laurel and Andalusia. Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee.
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290718 Location:
Georgia College & State Univ Full/Part Time:
Full Time Regular/Temporary:
Regular About Us
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources. Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking. Department Information
The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at Georgia College & State University offers undergraduate majors in Biology and Environmental Science, with concentrations available in Marine Sciences and Biomedical Sciences. The department also offers an M.S. program in Biology with both thesis and non-thesis options. Job Summary
The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at Georgia College & State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in botany/plant biology to begin August 2026. The colleague in this position will teach courses in support of the core curriculum as well as upper-division courses in the candidate's area of specialization at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Responsibilities
Teaching Responsibilities: full-time instructional load teaching in areas of expertise within the academic discipline Regular course meetings and instruction Mentoring Students Other teaching responsibilities All Georgia College faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike. Faculty also contribute to the Georgia College core curriculum by teaching topical freshman (GC1Y) or sophomore seminar (GC2Y) courses. Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Botany, Plant Biology, or a closely related field (ABD candidates with degree completion by August 1, 2026, will be included). Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S.3.7.1 for teaching Botany and Plant Biology related classes. Preferred Qualifications
At least two years of experience teaching undergraduate courses with at least one year as instructor of record Record of and commitment to engaging undergraduates and graduate students in research Develop a plant biology research program that takes advantage of our existing facilities, including Lake Laurel and Andalusia. Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee.
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