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Assistant Professor of Biology

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Title Assistant Professor of Biology

Location UNG-Dahlonega, GA

About Us Located in the fastest‑growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia (UNG) is a multi‑campus institution with nearly 20,000 students. UNG is dedicated to educational excellence, leadership development, and community engagement, providing a variety of academic pathways from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program. The campus hosts an 800‑member Corps of Cadets and serves the regional education and economic development needs.

Job Summary The Department of Biology invites applications for a ten‑month tenure‑track assistant professor position. The successful candidate will be a biologist with expertise in cellular or molecular biology, with a preference for research focused on biomedical or closely related fields. A record of mentoring undergraduate students, or a well‑developed plan for initiating a student research program, is required.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate general biology and courses in the candidate’s area(s) of expertise

Conduct scholarly research involving undergraduates

Advise students

Provide service to the department, university, and community

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to work with faculty and students from diverse backgrounds

Ability to engage in interdisciplinary research

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in biology or a closely related field

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching at the undergraduate level

Research experience focused on biomedicine or related fields

Teaching experience in cell biology or genetics

Required Documents to Attach

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter

Transcripts

Teaching Philosophy Statement (≤2 pages)

Research Statement describing experience mentoring undergraduates or plans for student research (≤2 pages)

Contact information for three professional references

Equal Employment Opportunity The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open‑records state. UNG is a federal contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans.

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