Assistant Professor in Physiology
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Overview
External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP
Employment Type:
Employee
Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible
Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area
Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with Experience
Anticipated
Start Date:
08/01/2026
Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings): N/A
Job Posting Date: 01/22/2026
Job Closing Date:
Open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants should submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and contact information for at least three references. Applications received by February 24, 2026 are assured full consideration. An attractive start-up package with competitive conditions of employment will be offered. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2026.
Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area
EEO Statement:
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Position Details
Position Information
Classification
Title:
Assistant Professor
FLSA:
Faculty
Rank:
Assistant Professor
Contract Type:
Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status:
Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications
A doctoral degree in Physiology or a related field.
Position Summary
The Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at the University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for two tenure track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor rank. Each candidate will be expected to establish a dynamic and externally funded research program as well as contribute significantly to the Department's teaching mission in undergraduate, graduate or professional DVM courses. Special importance is placed on instruction in the Biomedical Physiology undergraduate major.
Candidates will mentor graduate and undergraduate students as well as postdoctoral research associates.
Additional Requirements
Applicants must have 2 years postdoctoral experience in Physiology or a related field, along with at least 1 year of teaching experience.
For information regarding appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, please see the University of Georgia s Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure .
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification
All candidates must have a publication record appropriate for the rank.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
An ideal candidate will have a research program with an emphasis in either cardiovascular, renal, respiratory or gastrointestinal physiology and knowledge of computational biology approaches. Candidates should also have a commitment to teaching excellence and student engagement.
We seek outstanding candidates with active research programs applying innovative approaches, including animal/human models of disease as well as computational biology and/or emerging AI technologies in the study and instruction of physiology. Scientists who address fundamental or applied questions in cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, or gastrointestinal physiology are encouraged to apply.
Physical Demands
Sit and stand for long periods. Physical demands are associated with laboratory work and may include:
- Occasionally required to remain seated…
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