Position:
The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology in the College of Science and Mathematics at Kennesaw State University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology position in Cellular Biology to begin in August 2017. The successful candidate will use modern approaches to investigate cellular processes, will establish an externally recognized research program using undergraduate and graduate students, and be competitive for external funding. It is expected that the applicant’s research program will complement and extend the diverse research interests of the faculty within our department and within the College of Science and Mathematics.
Minimum qualifications:
An earned doctorate in biology or cellular biology or related discipline, plus a demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications is required for all applicants. Applicants with relevant postdoctoral training and teaching experience are preferred. Teaching responsibilities may include courses in genetics, microbiology and/or cell biology at the undergraduate and graduate level as well as other courses that fit with the needs of the department and the candidate’s expertise.
Application procedure:
Candidates should submit a letter of application addressing their qualifications for the position; current curriculum vita; statement of research/scholarship interests; a statement of teaching philosophy; names and contact information of three references; and unofficial graduate transcripts (official graduate transcripts are required before the hiring process). All application materials must be submitted via the online application system (https://facultyjobs.kennesaw.edu/). Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Lisa R. Ganser (lganser@kennesaw.edu).
Review of candidates will begin immediately. The application deadline is October 14, 2016.
A full description of the position can be found at the following:
https://facultyjobs.kennesaw.edu/postings/3247
Department overview:
The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology serves over 1800 undergraduate majors earning the Bachelor of Science Degree in biology or biology education. Faculty and staff with expertise in multiple areas all contribute to highly collaborative and interdisciplinary biology departments, and provide opportunities for undergraduate research. Graduate students in the Masters of Science in Integrative Biology follow a two-year, research intensive, thesis-based master’s program. Kennesaw State University is a growing and comprehensive R3 designated university in Georgia’s public system of higher education. Located on an attractive campus in suburban Atlanta, Kennesaw State University currently enrolls more than 35,000 traditional and nontraditional Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral students. The thriving Atlanta metropolitan area has a rich array of museums, theaters, libraries, colleges and universities, and other resources. Kennesaw State University was recognized in 2014 by The Chronicle of Higher Education as one of its “Great Colleges to Work For.”
Kennesaw State University Campus and Location:
For more than 50 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. Offering campuses in Marietta and Kennesaw, the university is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting with access to one of the country’s most dynamic cities. As Georgia’s third-largest university, Kennesaw State offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing doctoral program. Designated by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia as a comprehensive university, Kennesaw State is committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional and national level.
Kennesaw State University, a member of the University System of Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and/or veteran status. Georgia is an Open Records state.