The University of Georgia (UGA) Division of Biological Sciences (biosciences.uga.edu) welcomes applications for a full-time LECTURER to teach Introductory Biology. The new faculty member will join a team of enthusiastic and collaborative educators dedicated to improving undergraduate biology education through the use of active and innovative approaches. This position is a 9-month, non-tenure track, instructional appointment. This position begins August 1, 2025.
Responsibilities include instruction of three large-enrollment sections of introductory biology each semester. Primary assignment will be in Principles of Biology I and II for science majors (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1108). Fundamental themes of biology and biological organization including cellular/molecular biology, genetics, organismal biology, physiology, ecology, and evolution are addressed in this sequence. The courses are organized and taught according to best practices outlined in the AAAS’s Vision and Change in Undergraduate Biology Education Initiative.
The successful candidate will join a vibrant, dynamic, and forward-thinking group of faculty engaged in undergraduate biology instruction across life science departments, including several faculty who specialize in biology education research. The University of Georgia is also home to the SEER Center (Scientists Engaged in Education Research), which supports collaborations among scientists and educators across campus to improve undergraduate STEM instruction. Opportunities for professional development are available.
Candidates are required to hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant field and have at least one year of college-level biology teaching experience.
Competitive applicants will demonstrate expertise in undergraduate biology instruction as described in Vision and Change and show evidence of a thoughtful approach to teaching that considers students with highly varied backgrounds and a wide range of prior experience as reflected by the UGA student body. Candidates should also possess engaging and clear communication skills, both written and oral, and be willing to work as part of a collaborative team.
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Applicants should submit the following materials:
1) Cover letter indicating suitability for the position
2) Resume/CV
3) 1- to 2-page Teaching Statement that addresses how the applicant incorporates the National Academy/AAAS “Vision and Change” core concepts and competencies in their teaching to students with highly varied backgrounds and a wide range of prior experience as reflected by the UGA student body.
4) List of three professional references and their contact information who are prepared to write letters of recommendation.
Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2024 and continue until filled. All applications received by January 2, 2025 will receive full consideration, but the position is open until filled. Questions may be addressed to the search committee Chair, Dr. Carrie Pucko (cpucko@uga.edu).
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.