Assistant Professor of Microbiology

Kennesaw State University • Kennesaw, GA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees