Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences

Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences

Job ID: 296962
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part
Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

Job Summary

Job ID 296962

Position 40107414

The
College of Science and Mathematics (CSM), Department of Biological Sciences at Augusta University (AU) invites applications for a faculty
member at the rank of Assistant Professor. CSM seeks an outstanding individual to teach courses to undergraduate and/or graduate students on
topics in Biological Sciences. Research and other scholarly activities (publishing, presenting) in your field to involve undergraduate
science majors. Service to the university entails work on department, college, and university committees, work groups, and/or campaigns in
order to promote and support Augusta University's mission. This position is considered to be non-tenure track. Please see the Augusta
University Promotion and Tenure website link in the Shift/Salary/Benefits section of this posting.

Responsibilities


Teaching - 80
Teaching Expectation: Teach courses to undergraduate and/or graduate students on topics in Biological Sciences, to
include all of the duties and obligations expected of a college professor not limited to, but including grading, maintaining regular office
hours, class preparations, and following university policies regarding teaching.

Scholarship - 10
Research expectation: Persistent
scholarship leading to national/international recognition and impact. Key measures of success include publications and presentations
appropriate to your field, which can include articles on instruction in your field as well as other activities.

Service -
10
Service Expectation: Service to Augusta University as requested by the Department Chair and/or the Dean, service to the profession,
including local, regional, and national/international leadership within the discipline.

Required Qualifications


Educational Requirements
A Ph.D. or similar terminal degree in a discipline of Biological Science and
have the expertise to teach courses such as Principles of Biology, Environmental Biology, and/ or Anatomy & Physiology.

Assistant
Professor- Early level career as a faculty member

Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all
academic ranks within these institutions shall be:

• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on
  Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;
• Evidence of ability as a teacher;
• Evidence of activity as
  a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;
• Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering
  the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal
  interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred
Experience
Experience teaching Biology at the undergraduate/college level and coordinating courses and instructional
laboratories.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is fiscal year based and works year-round.

The intended work
commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time.

Assistant Professor- Salary and
compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of
funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement
plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for
more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are
based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also
considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual
Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please
review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Website:

https://www.
augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php

College/Department Information

The College of Science and
Mathematics provides students with strong foundations in the sciences as well as preparation for careers, citizenship, and a life-long love
of learning. We are committed to providing experiences promoting scientific inquiry and discovery and dedicated to creating opportunities
for intellectual growth and community involvement.

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for
education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four
campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of
Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home
to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and
world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mis
sion.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and
research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government
partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of
Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26
institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,
Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is
responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are
available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as
stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policym
anual/section6/C2653.

Location

Augusta University -

Our Health Sciences Campus:

1120 15th Street,
Augusta, GA 30912

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background
Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate
will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor
vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final
candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original
transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential
evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient,
student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies
during their employment and beyond.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal
opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How
To Apply

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/job
s/#job-portals.
Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one
document.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and
providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care
institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free
environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

To
apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS
_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=296962&PostingSeq=1

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