Adjunct Instructor in Microbiology, Spring 2021
- Employer
- Oglethorpe University
- Location
- Oglethorpe University - Atlanta, GA, 30319
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- Faculty Jobs
- Science & Technology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Life Sciences
- Position Type
- Adjunct
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Microbiology (BIO 290A) is one of several elective courses open to any student who has completed one semester of General Chemistry with lab (CHM 101 and CHM 101L) and our innovative introductory biology course, Biological Inquiry (BIO 110) and its sister course BioStatistics (BIO 111). In this course, students are introduced to the vast microbial world, including bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa, and viruses. Focus is placed on prokaryotes, particularly bacteria, in functional ecosystems, research, and human health and disease. Specific topics will include: bacterial cell structure and growth, genetics, metabolism, growth control, the human microbiome, and symbiosis in marine and terrestrial ecosystems. In the optional associated lab, taught by a full-time faculty member, students learn the fundamental morphological, metabolic, and genetic characteristics of bacteria and basic techniques for identification. Each class section will meet for 3 hrs. per week in 1-hour sessions. The course uses Prescott’s Microbiology, 11th ed. (McGraw-Hill) and McGraw-Hill’s Connect platform, but students are also expected to read from the primary literature. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the lecture component will be delivered remotely and the instructor will not need to be on campus.
Faculty at Oglethorpe implement innovative teaching methods (e.g., active learning and service learning); in the sciences we also emphasize utilization of the scientific method to explore biological principles. Given remote delivery, we are looking for individuals who are particularly creative with their teaching methodologies and are comfortable working with a variety of software platforms, such as Zoom and VoiceThread. The instructor, once hired, can expect to coordinate with a team consisting of two student peer-instructors, a part-time assistant instructor, and the full-time professor leading the associated lab.
Qualifications
M.S., Ph.D., or ABD in Biological Science; preferably in Microbiology. A record of prior successful experience as a teacher is desirable.
Compensation per lecture section
$750.00 /credit (or $3,000 total) for Master’s degree; $785.00 /credit (or $3,140 total) for Ph.D.
Starting and Ending Dates
The first class day of the Spring 2021 is Monday February 8th but applicants should be prepared to work in the week prior to the start of school to work on course development with the rest of the BIO 290A team. The last day of spring semester classes is Monday May 10th. Final grades are due by Thursday May 20th.
To Apply
Applicants are asked to submit a brief letter of interest, C.V. (including contact information), and the name and contact information of two references, one of whom must be able to speak to the applicant’s teaching skills (no letter necessary at this point) as soon as possible. Interviews will begin immediately upon receipt of materials from qualified applicants. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until an instructor is hired.Oglethorpe University has a strong commitment to diversity and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.
Organization
Founded in 1835, Oglethorpe University is Atlanta’s only co-educational small private college, home to more than 1350 eclectic and engaged students from 33 states and 31 countries.
Renowned for the groundbreaking Oglethorpe Core, Oglethorpe's academically rigorous programs emphasize intellectual curiosity, individual attention, close collaboration among faculty and students, and active learning in relevant field experiences. Students connect theory and practice with the help of Oglethorpe’s A_LAB (Atlanta Laboratory for Learning), an incubator for experiential learning through internships, study abroad, civic engagement, and undergraduate research.
Oglethorpe is in an unprecedented era of growth and innovation, evidenced by increased enrollment and philanthropic giving, and new strategic entrepreneurial partnerships and programs. In 2018, Oglethorpe launched Flagship 50, a groundbreaking merit tuition scholarship program that matches all 50 states’ flagship tuition for qualified students. The 2020 Fiske Guide to Colleges named Oglethorpe one of only 20 “Best Buy Schools” in the nation and the only one in Georgia for the third year in a row.
This year marks the opening of the I.W. “Ike” Cousins Center for Science and Innovation and the Q. William Hammack, Jr. School of Business. Oglethorpe received a $50 million gift commitment, the largest in its history, from alumnus Bill Hammack ’73 to establish the new school of business.
In the past five years, Oglethorpe has seen the addition of an award-winning campus center; a residential complex with six state-of-the-art classrooms; and the expansion of arts and athletics facilities. Oglethorpe’s study abroad venture with LeadAbroad has expanded its global footprint, with the development of five global campuses in Barcelona, Cape Town, Greece, Paris, and Rome.
Oglethorpe is home to the Conant Performing Arts Center, Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, and the Piedmont School of Atlanta. The Oglethorpe Stormy Petrels compete in the NCAA Division III Southern Athletic Association.
Location
Oglethorpe is ideally located in the newly-formed city of Brookhaven, an inner suburb of Atlanta recently cited as the safest city in the metro area and one of the most popular destinations for singles and families alike. The campus is situated on Atlanta’s famous Peachtree Road, less than a mile from the Brookhaven-Oglethorpe University MARTA station and easily accessed from all major interstates. The university is just minutes from Atlanta’s best shopping and dining.
Brookhaven boasts a variety of living options from large historic homes, mid-century bungalows, and newly-constructed homes, townhomes and apartments, including a new luxury rental apartment complex on Oglethorpe’s campus. Residents enjoy an extensive and growing system of parks and walking trails, nature preserves, annual festivals, and top-notch public and private schools.
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