Job Summary
Job ID 274138

Position 20013537

The College of Science and Mathematics at Augusta University invites applications for a Lecturer position in the Department of Biological Sciences. Applicants must possess a minimum of a master's degree in a discipline of Biological Science and have expertise to teach courses such as Principles of Biology, Environmental Biology, and/or Anatomy & Physiology. Prior experience teaching at the college level is preferred. Teaching Biology courses as assigned. The normal teaching load for this position will be approximately seven courses per academic year, and applicants must have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching undergraduates. This position is not considered to be on tenure track.

Responsibilities
Teaching Biology courses - 90%

Teaching and Coordinating Biology courses as assigned.

Service on Committees - 10%

Perform service on committees and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
Master's degree in a field of biological sciences with at least 18 credit hours in Biology.

Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:

- Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;

- Evidence of ability as a teacher;

- Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;

- Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,

- Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications
Terminal degree in Biology or a closely related field.

Experience teaching biology at the undergraduate level and coordinating courses and instructional laboratories.

Shift/Salary/Benefits
This position is academic year based and typically works August through May, depending on dates outlined in offer letter and yearly contract.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0.

Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website:https://www.augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php

College/Department Information
The College of Science and Mathematics provides students with strong foundations in the sciences as well as preparation for careers, citizenship, and a life-long love of learning. We are committed to providing experiences promoting scientific inquiry and discovery and dedicated to creating opportunities for intellectual growth and community involvement.