Job Description

Department Information
The Department of Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology (EEOB) has a strong commitment to ensuring all members of our community feel like they belong at Kennesaw State University. Faculty and staff in EEOB are committed to instructional excellence and to the success of all our students. EEOB serves over 2,000 undergraduate majors earning the Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, and over 100 majors in Environmental Science. We are committed to motivating students, generating a sense of community, and engaging in the College of Science and Mathematics Student Success Initiatives, which have as an imperative fostering success for all students in our programs.

Job Summary
Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full time, tenure track faculty position as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Biology in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology with a preferred start date of August 2025. This is a nine-month contracted position. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities
Establishment of a productive, extramurally funded, nationally recognized research program studying animal physiology that includes undergraduate and graduate student researchers. Area of specialization may be in any field related to animal physiology, including but not limited to: ecophysiology, behavioral physiology, biomedical sciences, organismal biology, and comparative physiology.
Teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses both within the incumbent's area of specialization and in general biology, with an emphasis on active and experiential learning to promote student success.
Professional service and support for student success within the Department, the College of Science and Mathematics, the University, and beyond is expected.
Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.


Required Qualifications
A Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Biology or a related discipline is required
A record of peer-reviewed publications (or accepted manuscripts)
Record of teaching at the university level
Preferred Qualifications
Postdoctoral experience
Experience using animal subjects to study physiology or disease
Current extramural funding for their research
Record of teaching at the university level and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students
Demonstrated leadership in curricular development and/or in undergraduate education
Current funding and/or a strong record of past external funding
Required Documents to Attach
CV
Cover Letter (maximum length 2 pages)
Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references
A research statement (maximum length 2 pages) that outlines applicants short- and long-term objectives for their research, including plans for engaging KSU students and plans for attracting extramural funding. If these plans involve animal subjects, the applicant should briefly describe the species, number of animals, and any special considerations necessary to utilize the KSU vivarium.
Statement of teaching philosophy (maximum length 2 pages) describing how the applicant would use evidence-based practices to advance student success at KSU
Incomplete applications will not be considered.