Professor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. invites applications for a tenure-track Professor position at the Institute for Biomedical Sciences in Atlanta, starting August 2025. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in Biomedical Science and a strong track record in biomedical research and education. This role emphasizes innovative research and collaboration while mentoring students.

The successful applicant will have access to competitive startup packages and exceptional lab facilities, contributing to interdisciplinary training and achieving departmental goals.

Qualifications

• Academic tenure-track experience involving research, teaching, and service at a higher education institution, minimum of eight years for the rank of Professor.
• Exceptional record of achievement in biomedical research with outstanding external federal funding.
• Proven ability to establish an internationally recognized research program.

Responsibilities

• Lead an internationally recognized program in innovative biomedical research.
• Teach a variety of biomedical science courses offered by the institute.
• Secure and manage external federal funding.

Skills

Effective teaching skills

Strong oral and written communication

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Ph.D. in Biomedical Science or a related discipline

Job description

Position Details

Posting Number: F00278P
Classification Title: Professor
Position Title: Professor
Department: Dean's Office - Institute for Biomedical Sciences
College: Institute for Biomedical Sciences
Campus: Atlanta
Position Type: Full Time Faculty
Posting Type: Internal/External

About the Department

The Institute for Biomedical Sciences is a multidisciplinary research and education institute focused on advancing human health through cutting‑edge research and education programs. It provides interdisciplinary training for the next generation of biomedical scientists and professionals and is ranked among the very best in the nation for scholarly research activities.

Position Description

The Institute for Biomedical Sciences invites applications for a tenure‑track faculty position at the Professor level to begin in August 2025. The position is open to candidates with a Ph.D. in Biomedical Science or a related discipline who have an exceptional record of achievement in biomedical research, a commitment to biomedical science education, and a strong record of scholarly activity including outstanding external federal funding. Candidates must provide evidence of a successful, internationally recognized research program and of excellence in innovative scholarly research, including student success activities. The role will be supported by competitive start‑up packages and excellent laboratory space. Outstanding candidates may be nominated as Georgia Research Alliance Distinguished Investigators, who are expected to engage in translational and/or economic development efforts in their field.

Responsibilities

• Lead an internationally recognized program in innovative biomedical research.
• Teach a variety of biomedical science courses offered by the institute.
• Secure and manage external federal funding.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues to achieve department and college goals.
• Mentor students and contribute to interdisciplinary training.

Qualifications

• Required Experience: Academic tenure‑track experience involving research, teaching, and service at a higher education institution, a minimum of eight years for the rank of Professor.
• Required Education: Ph.D. in Biomedical Science or a related discipline at the time of appointment.
• Preferred Qualifications: Exceptional record of achievement in biomedical research with outstanding external federal funding; evidence of establishing an internationally recognized research program; expertise in inflammatory and infectious diseases, microbial pathogenesis, vaccine and drug development, immunology, or inflammation.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to continue an internationally recognized program in innovative scholarly research; effective teaching skills; strong oral and written communication; collaborative teamwork to achieve departmental or college goals.
• Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations: None specified.
• Pre-Employment Requirements: Criminal background check.

Employment Details

Work Hours: May require non‑standard hours including day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend, or other campus locations.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Desired Start Date: 08/01/2025.
Open Until Filled: Yes.

Contact Information

Search Chair: Dr. Leszek Ignatowicz, [e-mail].
Departmental Contact: LaTina Emerson, [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

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