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Assistant Professor of Biology (Microbiology) (Cochran Campus)

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Assistant Professor of Biology (Microbiology) (Cochran Campus) Location:

MGA Cochran Regular/Temporary:

Regular Full/Part Time:

Full-Time Job ID:

291611

About Us Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi‑campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree‑granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses—Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins—located in central Georgia and a fully‑online campus for global outreach. With an enrollment of 8,400 students, MGA supports its mission to educate lifelong learners and enhance the state.

Department Information The Department of Natural Sciences serves science majors and non‑majors taking core science courses. The department offers the Bachelor of Science in Biology, preparing students for the modern workplace, graduate school, or pre‑professional programs such as medical, dental, veterinary, and pharmacy schools.

Job Summary MGA seeks a tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Biology for the School of Health and Natural Sciences. The position involves teaching, scholarship, and service, including day and/or evening, lower‑ and upper‑level biology courses. Travel between Cochran and the satellite campus (Dublin) may be required.

Responsibilities

Teach an undergraduate course load equivalent to 4/4.

Engage in scholarship activities.

Assist in student recruitment, curriculum development, mentoring, and committee service.

Travel among campuses as needed.

Deliver classes in day, evening, online, or hybrid formats.

Required Educational Qualifications

Ph.D. in Biology or a related field; preference for microbiology expertise.

Preferred Experience

Prior successful teaching experience.

Experience or interest in supervising undergraduate research.

Required Documents to Attach

Curriculum vitae

Statement of teaching philosophy

Names and contact information for three references

Unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Parental Leave

Retirement

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Equal Employment Opportunity Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. The university recruits, hires, trains, promotes, and educates people without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.

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