Limited-Term Instructor of BIOLOGY - Atlanta, United States - Georgia State University

Description

Position Information

Posting Number
PTI00109P

GSU Log Number

Classification Title

Position Title
Limited-Term Instructor of BIOLOGY

GSU Information
Join Perimeter College's growing faculty and become part of Georgia State University's national leadership in innovation and in the academic success of its diverse populations. As the two-year college of Georgia State, Perimeter College is metro Atlanta's gateway to higher education, offering a learning environment where teaching is the faculty's primary focus. Students can choose from courses on five campuses and online to follow a clear path to an associate degree or receive the core classes required to pursue a bachelor's degree. The 2021 rankings from U.S. News & World Report list Georgia State as #2 among the most innovative colleges and universities in the nation and #1 among national universities with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. Another 2021 national rank recognized Perimeter for its significant and measurable efforts to help students persist, graduate and thrive. The Chronicle of Higher Education ranks Perimeter College among the top 20 two-year colleges nationally for our higher rates of students staying the course and advancing their education. Also, Perimeter students -regardless of race, ethnicity or income - now are graduating at similar rates, mirroring the nationally recognized student success of Georgia State's Atlanta Campus.

Department
Life & Earth Sciences

Campus
College-wide

Position Type
Full Time Faculty

Posting Type
Internal/External

About the Department
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.

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
None Specified.

Required Education
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.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience
Teaching experience is preferred.

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
None Specified.

Pre-Employment Requirements
A Criminal History Check is Required.

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

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

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Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action university and accommodates individuals with disabilities. All applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Notice of employment will be conditional on background verification.