Limited-Term Instructor of BIOLOGY

Georgia State University; Cardigan; On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a Limited-Term Instructor of Biology to join its dynamic team. This role involves providing engaging instruction and support to students, ensuring their success in a diverse academic environment. The instructor will contribute to the vibrant educational community by maintaining office hours and collaborating effectively with colleagues. With a focus on innovative teaching methods, this position is ideal for those passionate about fostering student learning and growth. Join a forward-thinking university that values diversity and promotes academic excellence.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Biology or related field.
• Teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 18 semester hours of instruction per academic year.
• Maintain at least 8 office hours per week.
• Work collaboratively with faculty and students.

Skills

Teaching Biology

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Pedagogy

Education

Master's Degree in Biology

Graduate Coursework in Relevant Fields

Job description

Position Information

The Department of Life and Earth Sciences (LES) at Perimeter College encompasses coursework in biology, environmental science, geology, integrated sciences and neuroscience. Academic pathways in Biology and Geology are available through the department, but our courses also support other academic interests, such as chemistry, health- related fields, environmental science, medicine and education.
Limited-term instructor positions are non-tenure track, term-to-term appointments renewable up to four semesters.

None Specified.

A minimum of a master's degree required in Biology or a minimum of a master's degree with at least 18 semester or 27 quarter graduate hours in relevant coursework
(completed by the anticipated date of appointment) is required.

Teaching experience is preferred.

None Specified.

A Criminal History Check is Required.

Position may require non-standard hours (including day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend and/or other campus locations).

Posting Number	PTI00109P
Classification Title
Position Title	Limited-Term Instructor of BIOLOGY
GSU Information	Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor's degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad. A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels. With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State's interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation, an honor reserved for the nation's most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University's rapid research growth. Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta's vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship.
Department	Life & Earth Sciences
College	Perimeter College
Campus	College-wide
Position Type	Full Time Faculty
Posting Type	Internal/External
About the Department
Position Description	The selected candidate will be responsible for: Providing 18 semester hours of instruction per academic year . Maintaining at least 8 office hours per week. Working effectively, collaboratively, and professionally with faculty, staff, and students. Connecting students with institutional resources to promote student success and progression.
Required Experience
Required Education
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	The ability to teach Biology courses at the college level. The ability to relate to a diverse student population and facilitate student learning The ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods and modalities. The ability to incorporate evidence-based pedagogy and/or innovative instructional technology in the discipline. The ability to maintain appropriate records. Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, and computer skills.
Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc
Pre-Employment Requirements
Work Hours
Salary	$23,175 per term with master's degree in discipline; $25,750 per term with terminal degree in discipline.

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	4
Desired Start Date	08/01/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date	05/10/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions Summary	Qualified applicants must provide the following application materials to be considered: Letter of intent/cover letter. Curriculum vitae/resume. Unofficial transcripts of all graduate-level degrees completed. Official transcripts must be provided if an offer is accepted. Candidates with foreign degrees must provide a foreign degree transcript evaluation as verification of educational equivalency. Three (3) professional letters of reference. (Final Candidate Only
Apply at:	https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/4235
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