Description

Job Description

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Microbiology in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology with a preferred start date of August 2026. This is a nine-month contracted position. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Establish an independent, productive, and sustainable research program in the area of microbiology (examples include but are not limited to: infectious diseases, medical microbiology, antimicrobial resistance, bacteriology, immunology, mycology, pathogenesis, parasitology, virology, etc.), as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and extramural funding. 
• Mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students. 
• Teaching expectations include undergraduate courses in microbiology and biology, as well as the development of graduate courses that integrate microbiology with other biological subdisciplines. 
• Commitment to teaching that promotes student success among the College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) disciplines and invests deeply in KSU students. 
• Participate in professional service within the Department, the College of Science and Mathematics, the University and beyond. 
• Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• A Terminal/Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Biology, Microbiology or a related discipline is required at the time of hire.
• A strong record of peer-reviewed publications in Microbiology 
• Postdoctoral research experience in Microbiology or a related discipline 
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of current or previous external funding 
• Previous experience teaching biology courses and labs in the university setting and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students 
   

Required Documents to Attach

1. Current Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter (2-page limit)
3. Proposed Research Statement (3-page limit)
4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy (2-page limit)
5. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
6. Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of 3 references
    
   Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Apply Before Date
Review of applications will begin immediately.  For full consideration, please apply by December 15, 2025.

Contact Information
For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Anton Bryantsev, abryants@kennesaw.edu.

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