Assistant Professor: Materials Science

Assistant Professor Search #276907 – Advanced Materials Science
College of Science and Mathematics, Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics

The Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics in the College of Science and
Mathematics invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant Professor with a
material science research focus.

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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. Two are ACS-certified with majors in chemistry and
biochemistry, and the third is a major in Physics, offering five new concentrations. The
department also offers a Master of Science in Applied Physical Science with concentrations in
pharmaceutical science and materials and coatings science. The department participates in the
Ph.D. in Environmental Science program housed within the College of Science and
Mathematics. The Department is rapidly increasing its externally funded research activities. Our
research space is housed in different buildings, including a recently reconfigured 47,000 square
foot facility containing modern classrooms with dedicated teaching and research laboratories on
the Statesboro campus and a similar facility on the Armstrong campus in Savannah. The
department comprises 51 faculty with 40 on the tenure track, 10 on the lecturer track, one
visiting faculty, and seven full-time staff.

The faculty focus on providing high-quality, student-centered undergraduate and graduate
education. This strategy prepares students for careers in industry, government positions, and
graduate school, as well as careers in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and science education.
The department is committed to graduate and undergraduate research, with most
undergraduate majors participating, thus furthering their preparedness for post-baccalaureate studies in many fields. A hallmark of this department is faculty mentoring of undergraduate and
graduate students. Information describing the Department, the Center for Advanced Material
Science, the COSM Core Research Laboratory, and its faculty can be found at
http://cosm.georgiasouthern.edu/bcp.

Location

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

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:

• Ph.D. in a field of science with a research emphasis in materials science (such as Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or Biomaterials and Biotechnology) or a closely related field by August 1, 2025.
• Commitment to teaching excellence in the undergraduate and graduate classroom.
• Ability to develop an externally funded research program in the area of materials science that fully engages both graduate and undergraduate students.
• Research specialization in an area of materials science (for example, solid state, semiconductor, polymeric materials, bio- or renewable materials).
• Willingness to support our current graduate programs as well as our future growth of graduate programs.
• Ability to work with a variety of populations.
•  Effective written and spoken communication skills
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and producing research/creative activities appropriate to the discipline.
• Participation and support of the activities and the mission of the Center for Advanced Materials Science.

Preferred Qualifications:
Considerations may be given to candidates who have:
     Post-doctoral experience
     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 curriculum vitae, photocopies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a
statement of teaching philosophy (up to 2 pages), a description of proposed research (up to 3
pages, start-up proposal with justification, and the contact information of at least 3 professional
references (name, address, telephone number, and email address).

In addition, three letters of recommendation are to be sent directly from the references as a pdf
document to Search Chair at the email below. Other documentation may be requested.

Only complete applications submitted electronically will be considered. Finalists will be required
to submit to a background investigation.

See https://hr.georgiasouthern.edu/employment-opportunities/ to apply. Reference Job ID
276907.
Other documentation may be requested.
Apply Before Date
Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins on November 1, 2024 and continues until the position is filled.
The preferred start date is August 1, 2025.

Contact Information
Search Chair: W. Marshall Ming
Email: wming@georgiasouthern.edu
Telephone: 912-478-5043

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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.

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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.

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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.

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request.

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https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cosm/bcp/. 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 needing reasonable accommodations under the Americans with
Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-
6947.