Assistant Professor of Cell Biology

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia

Posted 1/29/2026

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Cell Biology 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.

Responsibilities

  • Establish an independent, productive, and sustainable research program in the broad area of cell biology (examples include but are not limited to: cancer biology, plant cell biology, neurobiology, or stem cell biology) as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and extramural funding.
  • Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Teach undergraduate courses in cell biology and biology, as well as develop graduate courses that integrate cell biology with other biological subdisciplines. 
  • Promote student success among the College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) disciplines and invest deeply in KSU students.
  • Participate in professional service within the Department, the College of Science and Mathematics, the University and beyond.
  • Contribute to the collaborative environment of the department and college.
  • Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.


Required Qualifications

  • A Terminal/Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Biology, Cellular Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline is required at the time of hire.
  • A strong record of peer-reviewed publications in Cell Biology
  • Postdoctoral research experience in Cell Biology or a related discipline

 
Preferred Qualifications

  • Evidence of current or previous external funding
  • Previous experience teaching biology courses and labs in the university setting and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students

 
Follow Job Post URL for required application documents. Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by December 15, 2025. (Application date extended.) For questions, please contact Dr. Joanna Wardwell-Ozgo, [email protected].

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Last Updated 01/29/2026