Chair, School of Biological Sciences
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta
The School of Biological Sciences of the Georgia Institute of Technology (“Georgia Tech”) 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.
Applications will be considered beginning September 23, 2025, but the search will continue and applications may be considered until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted via the University System of Georgia Career portal.
• In the Careers portal, click on “View all jobs”
• In the search bar at the top of the next page, enter “Chair Biological Sciences” and click on the Search button (->)
• Click on the job listing "Chair in the School of Biological Sciences"
• Review the full position announcement and begin the application by clicking on the blue "Apply for Job" button at top-right.
• You will need to register as a new user before proceeding.
Reference letters are not required at this time. These will be requested only for the finalists who are invited to on-campus interviews. Inquiries about the position should be addressed to Professor Jean Lynch-Stieglitz, Search Committee Chair (jean@eas.gatech.edu).
