Chair in the School of Biological Sciences

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Location Atlanta, Georgia
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1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

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This is a supervisory position
This position does have financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position does not require security clearance.
This position is located in Atlanta, GA

Department Information

The School offers B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Biology, an M.S. degree in Bioinformatics, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Applied Physiology. It also participates in the interdisciplinary B.S. degree programs in Neuroscience and Environmental Science, and interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs in Bioinformatics, Neuroscience and Neurotechnology, Quantitative Biosciences, Ocean Science and Engineering, and Computer Science and Engineering. Research interests of the faculty of the school span Computational Biology and Bioinformatics; Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior; Microbial Dynamics and Infection Biology; Genetics and Genomics; Integrative Physiology; and Molecular and Cell Biology. The School has a state budget of ~$13M per year and research expenditures amount to ~$19M per year. The School currently has 46 tenured/tenure-track faculty, 20 full-time instructional faculty members, 37 research faculty and postdocs, 26 state-supported staff positions, and 28 grant-supported staff. There are 574 undergraduate biology majors and 272 graduate students (M.S. and Ph.D.). For further information please refer to the school's web site at www.biosciences.gatech.edu.

Job Summary

The School of Biological Sciences of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) in Atlanta, Georgia invites applications for the position of Chair of the School and Professor, with an anticipated starting date of August 1, 2026. Candidates must hold an earned doctorate (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, along with an outstanding record as a researcher, educator and mentor suitable for appointment with tenure, and a proven record of effective leadership and community building. Candidates should exhibit a strong commitment to collaboration and communication that values the breadth of the discipline, the diverse roles of individuals, and the development of students, postdoctoral fellows, staff and faculty. They should also demonstrate a commitment to Georgia Tech's core values (https://strategicplan.gatech.edu/values), the Institute's education and research mission, and fund raising (institutional development). The expected rank at appointment is at the level of full professor, however applicants at all tenure-eligible ranks will be considered.

The school chair will be an advocate for the school, its students, post-docs, faculty and staff; seek resources to support enrollment growth and the development of new programs; and maintain and develop interactions with other units of Georgia Tech and outside agencies.

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have an earned doctorate, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline, along with an outstanding record as a researcher, educator and mentor that is suitable for appointment with tenure.

Student Success Criteria:
- The ability to promote a welcoming educational/work environment
- The ability to teach and mentor a distinct student body

Required Documents to Attach

Completed applications will include the following three documents, submitted as separate PDF files:

(1) A letter of interest in the position that outlines the candidate's qualifications for the position with a particular focus on past leadership experiences and a vision for leadership of an academic department that is aligned with Georgia Tech's mission and values that are described in our strategic plan (https://strategicplan.gatech.edu/values).

(2) A curriculum vitae that includes the applicant's record of teaching, publications, grants, advising, and administrative and leadership experience.

(3) A brief, high-level vision of the candidate's potential research program and its fit with Georgia Tech (2 pages or less). This should be uploaded as the additional document in the Careers portal.

Reference letters are not required at this time. These will be requested only for the finalists who are invited to on-campus interviews.

An earned doctorate is required by the start of the appointment, and a background check must be completed prior to beginning employment.

Contact Information

Inquiries about the position should be addressed to Professor Jean Lynch-Stieglitz, Search Committee Chair (jean@eas.gatech.edu).

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

More information on these policies can be found here: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).