GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
University System of Georgia
Lecturer—Search #64637
College of Science and Technology, Department of Biology
The Department of Biology in the Allen E. Paulson College of Science
and Technology invites nominations and applications for the position
of Lecturer. Georgia Southern University (www.georgiasouthern.edu), a
member institution of the University System of Georgia and a Carnegie
Doctoral/Research University, is one of Georgia’s premier
universities. A residential university serving nearly 20,000 students
in fall 2010, Georgia Southern is recognized for providing all of the
benefits of a major university with the feeling of a much smaller
college. Founded in 1906, the University offers more than 100
campus-based and online degree programs at the baccalaureate,
master’s, and doctoral levels through eight colleges. In 2011, Georgia
Southern was named the fourth most popular university in the country
by U.S. News & World Report’s “Top 20 Most Popular Universities.” The
nearly 700-acre park-like campus is located in Statesboro, a classic
Main Street community near historic Savannah and Hilton Head Island.
Within this setting, the Department of Biology consists of a diverse
faculty of teacher-scholars involved in a wide spectrum of activities
from molecular to ecological studies on the coastal plain and
throughout the world. The Department provides undergraduate and
graduate students with a challenging education that is research-based
and technology-oriented. We provide a foundation for life-long
learning and appreciation of biological processes and biological
diversity through teaching, research and outreach.
Position Description. Reporting to the Chair, the Lecturer requires
teaching and service responsibilities as well as a terminal degree in
the Biological Sciences. The position includes teaching in an
introductory major’s sequence and coordination of multiple laboratory
sections. The position is a 9-month, non-tenure track appointment.
Lecturers generally serve six consecutive years, with possibility of
reappointment if the lecturer has demonstrated exceptional teaching
ability and extraordinary value to the institution. The salary is
competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Required Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in the Biological Sciences by December 31, 2011
• One year full-time biology teaching experience at the undergraduate
level
• Evidence of successful teaching in biology at the university level
• Strong communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with large-enrollment courses (≥ 100 students)
• Experience with on-line course development
Screening of applications begins November 1, 2011, and continues
until the position is filled. The position starting date is August 1,
2012. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the
qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; an abbreviated
teaching portfolio (≤10 pages) with a teaching philosophy, statement
of teaching interest, description of courses taught in the last 5
years including dates, enrollment and role in course, evaluations, and
exemplary teaching products; and three letters of recommendation.
Letters of recommendation in PDF format may be sent via email.
Applications must be sent electronically with the entire packet as a
single PDF formatted attachment (include applicant name in file name).
Other documentation may be requested. Only complete and
electronically-submitted applications will be considered. Finalists
will be required to submit to a background investigation. Applications
and nominations should be sent to:
Risa Cohen, Search Chair, Search #64637
Department of Biology
Georgia Southern University
P. O. Box 8042
Statesboro GA 30460-1000
Electronic mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 912-478-5487
More information about the institution is available through
http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or www.bio.georgiasouthern.edu. Georgia
Southern University seeks to recruit individuals who are committed to
working in diverse academic and professional communities and who are
committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional
service within the University and beyond. Georgia is an Open Records
state. Georgia Southern University is an AA/EO institution.
Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to
participate in the search process should contact the Associate
Provost.
