Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences

Special Instructions to Applicants Please submit a cover letter, CV, Research Statement (up to 3 pages), Teaching Philosophy (up to 2 pages), and contact information for 3 professional references. For inquiries about the position, please contact Shahid Karim PhD, Professor Cellular and Molecular Biology and Search Committee Chair at 601-266-6232 or Shahid.

Karim@usm.edu. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Upon completion of the hiring process, an offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship.

The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg campus, invites applicants for a full-time (9 months), tenure track Assistant Professor position in Cellular and Molecular Biology within the School of Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences beginning August 2027. A successful applicant would contribute to the scholarship and teaching mission of the school.

They would develop an internationally recognized, extramurally funded research program. Applications from exceptional candidates will be considered in all areas of molecular, cellular, systems biology, cancer biology, immunology, vector biology, and infectious disease. Preference will be given to individuals who show potential to integrate with existing institutional research strengths.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities Develop a robust, extramurally funded research program in an area of molecular and cellular biology. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in line with area of expertise. Mentor graduate students to further their professional development. Contribute to the service mission of the University, college, and school by participating in school, college, and university service activities.

Advise students in the School of Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences. Perform outreach to raise profile of institutional programs. Performs other duties as assigned.