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Assistant Professor of Biology - Bioinformatics

Job ID: 266959
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

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Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

Within this setting, the Department of Biology comprises a diverse faculty of teacher-scholars involved in a wide range of applied and theoretical research relevant to natural resources, molecular biology, and health sciences. The department provides a foundation for lifelong learning and appreciation of biological processes and biological diversity through teaching, research, and outreach. It offers undergraduate and graduate students (M.S. in Biology and Ph.D. in Environmental Science) a challenging education that is research-based and technology-oriented. The new faculty member will support the current programs in Biology and COSM, including the development of a B.S./ M.S./ ABM (accelerated bachelor's to master's) in Biomedical Sciences. Three campuses and a variety of off-campus research facilities offer Biology faculty and students access to state-of-the-art equipment in the department, including a genomics core lab, computational cluster, BSL-2 labs, an advanced Animal Care Facility, and the COSM Core Research Lab (CCRL).

Location

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information

Department of Biology

Dr. Scott Harrison, Search Chair

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Job Summary

Reporting to the department chair, the Assistant Professor in Bioinformatics requires experience in and commitment to research, teaching, and service and a doctoral degree in Biology or a related field. The position includes teaching responsibilities at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will develop a high-impact, externally funded research program in one or more of the following areas: stochastic/mechanistic modeling, genomics/proteomics, artificial intelligence (AI), global environmental change, or other big data computational subfields relating to biomedical or environmental sciences. This position is an academic 10-month tenure track appointment, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications

Earned doctorate in Biology, Bioinformatics, or a closely related field, by December 15, 2023.

Demonstrated excellence in research, as evidenced by a strong publication record.

Strong potential to attract extramural funding commensurate with an R2 institution transitioning to an R1.

Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.

Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.

Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Postdoctoral research experience.

Student-centered (graduate and undergraduate) research experience.

Teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a cover letter addressing the qualifications cited above (1-2 pages); research statement (5 page max); teaching statement (2 page max); a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled

Screening of applications begins January 18, 2024 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2024.

Conditions of Employment

All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy.

Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus.

Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.



Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: .

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.

Background Check

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