Associate Professor of DBER in Computational Biology, Biochemistry, or Chemistry
Associate Professor - Discipline-Based Education Research in Computational Biology, Biochemistry, or Chemistry
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BCMB) within the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences (FCAS) at the University of Georgia (UGA) invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor beginning August 1, 2027. Applications from advanced Assistant Professors with strong dossiers for promotion to Associate Professor will also be considered.
Qualifications: Applicants must possess a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Biochemistry, Computational Biology, Chemistry, or other computational and/or molecular life science field, or discipline-based education research in one of these fields. Applicants must have qualifications and academic credentials that are commensurate with the promotion and tenure (P&T) guidelines at the UGA and must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire (UGA P&T guidelines: https://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/promotion-tenure-evaluation/promotion-and-tenure/promotion-guidelines/).
Primary consideration will be given to outstanding applicants whose research advances teaching and learning of biochemistry and/or chemistry from a computational perspective. Additional expectations are that the position will lead a dynamic, externally funded and internationally recognized research program, contribute to education and mentoring of undergraduate students, graduate students, and other trainees, and participate in departmental and institutional service activities that are typical for the position.
Application Instructions: Candidates must submit application materials electronically at https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/508730. Applicants must submit: 1) a cover letter summarizing the applicant’s qualifications and interest in the position; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of 3 pages or less that summarizes prior discipline-based education research accomplishments and planned research directions; and 4) a statement of 2 pages or less that summarizes prior and planned teaching and mentoring activities and how they integrate with UGA’s core mission (https://uga.edu/about/mission). Applicants should also submit names and contact information for three references. The search committee will request references from specific applicants after an initial screening of applications, which may include a brief Zoom interview.
Review of applications will begin on November 13, 2026 will continue until the position is filled. Informal inquiries and questions can be addressed to the chair of the search committee (Erin Dolan, [email protected]) or the Head of the BCMB department ([email protected]).
Employer Information: BCMB is a highly successful, multidisciplinary research-intensive academic unit at UGA that is comprised of over 60 affiliated members who lead innovative research programs across the spectrum of biochemistry and molecular biology including discipline-based education research. We maintain internationally recognized research programs in areas such as bioinformatics, enzymology, epigenetics, cancer biology, glycobiology, infectious disease, molecular medicine, STEM education, and structural biology. There are ample opportunities for collaboration with education researchers within the unit and across the agricultural, life, engineering, medical, pharmaceutical, and veterinary sciences at UGA. The position will also benefit from interactions with the Artificial Intelligence for STEM Education (AI4STEM Education) center, the Biology Education Research Group, the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), the Digital Humanities Lab, the Institute of Higher Education, the Owens Institute for Behavioral Research, and the Scientists Engaged in Education Research (SEER) center, whose collective goal is to improve and advance teaching and learning across the institution.
FCAS is the academic home of BCMB and is the heart of UGA’s learning environment, advancing knowledge, research, and creative activity across more than 40 departments, schools, and institutes. FCAS has a rich history and boasts a strong and diverse research portfolio. With a vision for high-impact research and education, FCAS prepares students for leadership and global engagement in a sustainable future and is strongly committed to multidisciplinary research, collaboration and academic innovation.
UGA is consistently ranked among the top public universities in the nation. Research at UGA spans a broad range of established and emerging disciplines and has expanded its research portfolio recently with the launch of a School of Medicine. UGA is part of the vibrant city of Athens, Georgia in the northern Piedmont region of the state, 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, Georgia. Athens is home to a culturally diverse population and thriving arts and music communities (https://www.visitathensga.com/).
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, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([email protected]).
