Assistant Professor Biomaterials

Assistant Professor Biomaterials

Job ID: 304882

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us
Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most
comprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and one
of the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from a
single-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with
149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral
levels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, Washington
D.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.

Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach across
the region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro,
anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks and
pines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historic
downtown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; a
modern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local and
military-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus in
Swainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest,
offering expanded pathways to higher education for students across
southeast Georgia.

Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College of
Engineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, the
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College of
Education, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N.
Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of
Public Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters College
of Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southern
delivers academic programs backed by real-world experience,
research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committed
to helping every student go further than they thought possible.

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation across
its professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates who
are ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, across
the nation and around the world.

For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

Location
Georgia Southern University, a public Carnegie Doctoral/R2 with
a Carnegie Community Engagement classification, offers
approximately 149 different degree programs serving nearly 31,600
students through 11 colleges on four campuses in Savannah,
Hinesville, Statesboro, Swainsboro and online instruction. Founded
in 1906, Georgia Southern is a leader in higher education in
southeast Georgia with expert faculty and a focus on public impact
research and engaging learning opportunities through knowledge and
know-how that prepare our students to soar beyond and take
ownership of their lives, careers and communities. Visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

Statesboro
Campus

1332 Southern Drive

Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information
Within this setting, the Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry,
and Physics is housed in the College of Science and Mathematics.
The Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics offers three
Bachelor of Science degrees. The first is a major in Physics,
offering five new concentrations in Astronomy, Nanoscience, Quantum
Information, Medical Physics, and Industrial Physics. The other two
are ACS-certified majors in Chemistry and Biochemistry (also
accredited by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular
Biology). The department offers a Ph.D. in Materials Science as
well as an M.S. in Applied Physical Science with concentrations in
materials and coatings science and chemical and biochemical
science. The department and its faculty participate in the Ph.D. in
Biomedical Sciences and Environmental Science program housed within
the College of Science and Mathematics including faculty mentoring
Ph.D. students in these programs. The Department is rapidly
increasing its externally funded research activities. The
department houses the Center for Advanced Materials Science and
participates in two core research laboratories, the College Core
Research Laboratory and the Advanced Materials Core Research
Laboratory. Our research space is housed in different buildings,
including dedicated teaching and research laboratories on the
Statesboro campus and on the Armstrong campus in Savannah. The
department comprises 51 faculty with 35 on the tenure track, 12 on
non-tenure track, 4 visiting faculty, and 6 full-time staff.

Additionally, within this setting, the Department of Biology
comprises a varied faculty of teacher-scholars involved in a wide
range of applied and theoretical research relevant to molecular
biology, health sciences, and natural resources. The department
provides a foundation for lifelong learning and appreciation of
biological processes and biological variety through teaching,
research, and outreach. It offers undergraduate and graduate
students (M.S. in Biology, Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences, and
Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences) a challenging education that is
research-based and technology-oriented. The new faculty member will
support the current programs in Biology and COSM. 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).

Job Summary
Reporting to the department chair, the Assistant Professor
position requires teaching, scholarship, and service. The position
is an academic 10 month tenure-track appointment, and the
salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and
experience.

Required Qualifications

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Earned Ph.D. in (or equivalent) in Biomaterials, Materials Science,
Bioengineering or a closely related field, by August 1, 2027 with
at least 18 graduate semester hours applicable to teaching relevant
Materials Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Physics courses.

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Academic background to teach courses in Materials Science (MATS)
and either Chemistry (CHEM), Physics (PHYS), or Biology (BIOL).

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Commitment to teaching excellence in the undergraduate and graduate
classroom

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Ability to develop an externally funded research program in the
area of Materials Science with Biomaterials and Bioinspired
materials as a research focus that fully engages graduate and
undergraduate students.

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Willingness to engage with institutional student success
initiatives.

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

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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

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Post-doctoral experience

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Grant writing experience

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Teaching Experience

Proposed Salary
Commensurate with
experience.

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application (as a single pdf file) consists of a letter
addressing the qualifications cited above; a current curriculum
vitae; photocopies of undergraduate and graduate
transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy (up to 2 pages), a
research statement that includes a description of proposed research
(up to 3 pages), start-up package proposal with justification, and
the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at
least 3 professional references submitted via the Georgia Southern
University Careers portal.

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 December 1, 2026 and continues
until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1,
2027.

Contact Information

Dr. Stephen Greiman

sgreiman@georgiasouthern.edu

847-809-6311

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25
institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System
Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,
Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the
foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG
community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding
these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core
Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy
8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board
Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line
at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

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.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity
More information about the
institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu
or https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/colleges/science-mathematics.
The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other
non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection
under the Georgia Open Records Act. 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: (912) 478-6947.

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
Standard + Education

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=39000&JobOpeningId=304882&PostingSeq=1

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