Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences

The University of Southern Mississippi•Hattiesburg, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Cellular and Molecular Biology in the School of Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences at its Hattiesburg campus. The position begins in August 2027. The successful candidate will contribute to the School’s scholarship and teaching mission by developing an internationally recognized, extramurally funded research program. Applications are considered across molecular, cellular, and systems biology, cancer biology, immunology, vector biology, and infectious disease; preference will be given to candidates with potential to integrate with existing institutional research strengths. The School serves more than 700 undergraduate majors and 60 graduate students. Its Cellular and Molecular Biology unit includes collaborative, research-active faculty and infrastructure such as super-resolution microscopy, biosafety level 3 laboratories, and small-animal facilities. Dedicated laboratory space, a competitive startup package, and a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be provided. Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States without visa sponsorship. An offer is contingent on a satisfactory background check. Applications require a cover letter, CV, research statement of up to three pages, teaching philosophy of up to two pages, and contact information for three professional references. Review begins December 1, 2026, and continues until the position is filled.

Requirements

Ph.D. from an accredited college or university in molecular and cellular biology or a related field.
Postdoctoral training.
Ability to produce high-quality scientific documents, including manuscripts and grant proposals.
Ability to operate instrumentation required to conduct research in the candidate’s area of expertise.
Authorization to work full-time in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Evidence of exceptional scientific accomplishments, such as publishing high-impact research in internationally recognized journals.
Successful grant applications or other evidence of ability to secure extramural funds.
Prior collegiate-level teaching experience.
Potential to integrate with existing institutional research strengths.

Responsibilities

Develop a robust, extramurally funded research program in an area of molecular and cellular biology.
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in line with area of expertise.
Mentor graduate students and support their professional development.
Participate in service activities for the University, college, and school.
Advise students in the School of Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences.
Perform outreach to raise the profile of institutional programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.