Lecturer of Biology

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); Vor Ort; USD 53.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Georgia State University’s Perimeter College invites applications for a Lecturer in Biology. This teaching-focused role requires 100% instruction with 36 credit hours per academic year and weekly office hours, across multiple campuses in the college system. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in biology (or related) with 18 graduate hours if not in teaching field; Ph.D.

encouraged. Candidates with college teaching experience and online instruction are preferred, with a background in

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree required in teaching discipline or Master’s with 18 graduate hours completed by appointment date.
• Ph.D. in teaching field preferred.
• College teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with online instruction and distance learning platforms.
• Ability to teach using varied methods and instructional technology.

Aufgaben

• Provide 36 credit hours of instruction per academic year.
• Maintain weekly office hours.
• Teach across in-person, online, or blended modalities as assigned.
• Engage in service activities as required.

Kenntnisse

Teaching

Online teaching

Instructional technology

University teaching

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Biology or related field

Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in relevant coursework

Ph.D. preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number

F00602P

Classification Title

Lecturer

Position Title

Lecturer 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.

General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can be obtained from the Faculty Handbook https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of Faculty Affairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at Georgia State are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1) be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to Georgia State’s in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teach in each of the following instructional modalities - in-person, online, or blended/hybrid - as determined by their Department Chair or Dean.

Department

Life & Earth Sciences

College

Perimeter College

Campus

College-wide

Position Type

Full Time Faculty

Posting Type

External

About the Department

The Department of Life and Earth Sciences (LES) at Perimeter College encompasses coursework in biology, environmental science, geology, and integrated sciences. Academic pathways in Biology and Geology are available through the department, but LES courses also support other academic interests, such as chemistry, environmental science, and education.

The Life & Earth Sciences faculty is recognized for its excellence in teaching and also for its engagement in the community and professional organizations. LES also offers undergraduate research opportunities.

Life & Earth Science faculty members hold memberships in professional scientific organizations, such as the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS), the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT), the National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) and Project Kaleidoscope (PKAL). Faculty members are current or past officers in the Georgia Academy of Science and its disciplinary sections and participate as judges for K-12 Science Fairs in the metro Atlanta school districts.

These initiatives and efforts support service to the community and promote pathways for study and careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields.

Position Description

Perimeter College invites applications for a lecturer in biology. Lecturer positions are academic year (August-May) non-tenure track appointments, which may be renewed up to six (6) years. This is a teaching-focused position: 100% of the workload is instruction. Lecturers are responsible for providing 36 credit hours of instruction per academic year and maintaining weekly office hours. Perimeter College faculty maintain a campus presence, and the successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to early undergraduate teaching and learning, and the ability to thrive in a highly diverse academic setting. Perimeter College is a multi-campus institution, and the teaching assignment may be on any of the college’s campuses.

Required Experience

None specified.

Required Education

A minimum of a Master’s degree required in the teaching discipline 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. Salary range Mater’s$53,350- $58,350

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• A Ph.D. in the teaching field is preferred. Salary range Ph.D.: $58,500 – $63,500
• College teaching experience. One year is preferred and can include experience as a teaching assistant at a college or university.
• Experience teaching online asynchronous and/or synchronous and using a distance learning platform.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in high-impact educational practices, scholarship of teaching and learning, building college-to-career linkages, and/or other pedagogical initiatives that enhance student success.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in scholarship in the discipline and/or scholarship of teaching and learning.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods with a demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology.
• Ability to create a sense of belonging for a varied student population and facilitate student learning in both the in-person and virtual learning environments.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational and computer skills (able to maintain appropriate records).
• Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to achieve discipline, department, or college goals.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and adhere to deadlines.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc

None specified.

Pre-Employment Requirements

A criminal background check is required.

Work Hours

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

Salary

$53,350 - $63,500

Search Chair Contact info

Questions regarding the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Julie Morgan, [e-mail].

Departmental contact for assistance

[e-mail]
Department Chair, Life & Earth Sciences

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

08/01/2027

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

09/30/2026

Review of Applications Begins

11/30/2026

Close Date

12/04/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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 the 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 online 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 online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Letter of Intent/Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts of All Graduate-Level Degrees Completed or In Progress

Optional Documents

1. Foreign Degree Transcript Evaluation