Assistant Professor in Physiology

University of Georgia; Kentucky; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive start-up package

Competitive employment conditions

Job summary

The University of Georgia seeks an Assistant Professor in Physiology for a tenure-track position in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Candidates will develop a research program, contribute to teaching, and mentor students. The role requires a Doctoral degree in Physiology, two years of postdoctoral experience, and proven teaching ability. The position comes with an attractive start-up package and aims for a start date of August 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of postdoctoral experience in Physiology or a related field.
• At least one year of teaching experience.
• Publication record appropriate for tenure-track rank.

Responsibilities

• Establish a dynamic, externally funded research program.
• Contribute significantly to the department’s teaching mission.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students and teach courses.

Skills

Research program engagement

Teaching experience

Mentoring students

Publication record

Commitment to teaching excellence

Education

Doctoral degree in Physiology or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor in Physiology

Position Summary: The Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at the University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine, invites applications for two tenure‑track assistant professor positions. Candidates will establish a dynamic, externally funded research program and contribute significantly to the department’s teaching mission, especially in the Biomedical Physiology undergraduate major. Candidates will mentor graduate and undergraduate students as well as postdoctoral research associates and will teach undergraduate, graduate, or professional DVM courses.

Minimum Qualifications: - Doctoral degree in Physiology or a related field. - Two years of postdoctoral experience in Physiology or a related field. - At least one year of teaching experience. - Publication record appropriate for a tenure‑track assistant professor rank.

Preferred Qualifications: - Research program focused on cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, or gastrointestinal physiology with experience in computational biology or emerging AI technologies. - Commitment to teaching excellence and student engagement.

Benefits: An attractive start‑up package with competitive employment conditions will be offered. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2026.

Physical Demands:

• Occasionally required to remain seated in a normal position for long periods.
• Regularly required to walk, maintain balance while walking, standing, crouching, or running.
• Routinely required to reach up and out with hands and arms.
• Regularly required to talk and hear; verbally express information or instructions.
• Regularly required to use hands to grasp objects, type, pick up objects, move objects, or hold objects.
• Routinely required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Regularly required to climb stairs and/or ladders.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds and carry a distance of 10 feet.
• Occasionally required to push and/or pull up to 50 pounds at a distance of 10 feet.
• Routinely required to stand for long periods.
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
• Depth perception and the ability to judge distances and spatial relationships.
• Adjustable focus.

EEO Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status.