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Limited Term Faculty

Employer
Valdosta State University
Location
Valdosta, GA

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Science & Technology, Chemistry & Biochemistry
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
Position Details

All Valdosta State University faculty share the responsibility of teaching courses at multiple levels as needed in their respective disciplines. To carry out our comprehensive mission, we seek faculty with the desire and ability to successfully engage students as they launch or continue their intellectual journey.

Classification Information

Regular/Temp Regular Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Position Information

Position Title Limited Term Faculty Job Search Identifier Faculty Proposed Salary Commensurate with credentials and experience General Summary of Responsibilities

The Department of Biology seeks applicants for a non-tenure track, faculty position for the 2019-2020 academic year beginning August 1, 2019, and ending May 11, 2020.

The primary teaching responsibility will be an upper-level laboratory course in ecology and evolution that is required for biology majors. Secondary teaching responsibility will be the laboratory component of the majors introductory biology course.

For more information contact Dr. Gannon, Head, via email rlgannon@valdosta.edu or phone 229-333-5759.

Required Qualifications

Masters degree in ecology or evolution (Thesis required) with at least 30 graduate credits in ecology and/or evolution courses; a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning as well as scholarship; and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Must have a valid drivers license and the ability to drive a 15-passenger van on student field trips.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in Ecology or Evolution

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodation.

Ability to communicate with reasonable accommodation.

Must be able to conduct field trips at a local field station. This involves hiking through brush/forest areas during hot and cold temperatures.

Position Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time, fully benefited (30+ hours) Standard Hours 40 Compliance Requirements

Position Requires completion of VSU’s Annual Compliance Training course (such as State Business Transactions, Drug Free Workplace, Anti-Harassment Policy, Introduction to Information Security, Workers Compensation, Motor Vehicle Policy, USG Ethics Policy, Conflict of Interest/ Outside Activities Policy, Leave Procedures for Faculty and Staff, Georgia Open Records Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and Contracts 101. Supervisory positions require training in FMLA and Worker’s Compensation.

Position Requires a Criminal Background Check.

Position May Require Credit Check (if using P-Card, working with Cash, etc.).

Essential Duties of the Position

The duties below reflect 90% of the employee's responsibilities. There is an additional 10% reserved for professional development and any other duties that may be assigned.

Job Duty

Teaching

Percentage Of Time 90 Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number F00367 Desired Start Date 08/01/2019 Open Date 05/06/2019 Close Date 06/06/2019 Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. What is your highest level of completed education?
    • GED
    • High School Diploma
    • Associates Degree
    • Bachelors Degree
    • Masters Degree
    • Specialist Degree
    • ABD
    • PHD
Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Teaching Philosophy
  4. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Optional Documents

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