Biology Lab Manager / Instructor

Job ID: 242515
Location: Columbus State University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us
Founded in 1958, Columbus State University, with an enrollment of nearly 8,000, is part of the University System of Georgia. CSU offers more than 70 programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels and is ranked among the top public regional universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Columbus, located 100 miles southwest of Atlanta and the second-largest city in Georgia, is recognized as a vibrant and contemporary cultural community - https://visitcolumbusga.com.

Columbus State University has a nationally recognized track record of partnership and outreach through efforts such as the Cunningham Center for Leadership Development, Coca-Cola Space Science Center, Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center, and its own residence - the Spencer House - in Oxford, England. The University has two primary campus locations in Columbus, Georgia: the original campus on 150 acres in midtown Columbus and a beautiful campus in historic downtown Columbus overlooking the Chattahoochee River. The Columbus region, with more than 350,000 residents, is home to world-class enterprises such as Aflac, Synovus, W.C. Bradley Company, TSYS and Ft. Benning, the U.S. Army's Maneuver Center of Excellence headquarters. For additional information about the University visit our website at www.ColumbusState.edu.

Inclusion is one of Columbus State University's values. The 2018-2023 Strategic Plan specifically states that we will work “to attain a level of diversity among faculty and staff that more closely reflects the student population.” The range of diverse students at CSU is reflected by the diverse student organizations, including Collegiate 100 Men of CSU, Collegiate Women of Columbus State University, Minority Association of Premedical/Prehealth Students, Pride +, CHispA, and others.

Job Summary
The Department of Biology at Columbus State University invites applications for a Biology Lab Manager / Instructor. This position coordinates and oversees the acquisition, use, and maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies; prepares and maintains materials used in lab experiments, provides laboratory instruction as well as supervise and train students assisting in lab activities.

The College of Letters and Sciences values cultural and intellectual diversity, and continually strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of the academic community.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Contributes to selecting, preparing, and instructional delivery of laboratory courses and experiments.
• Maintains established experiments, lab classroom set-ups, and/or lab projects/services to include but are not limited to solution making.
• Manages, orders, and coordinates the availability, use, and maintenance of laboratory equipment, materials, and/or key inventories.
• Oversees directs, and trains graduate and undergraduate students to properly use laboratory equipment and supplies and provides expertise and advice concerning safety.
• Advises on equipment evaluation and selection for lab facility requirements.
• Directs the instructional lab program alongside departmental faculty for students to include conveying technical information to those enrolled in or teaching labs.
• Supervisory Responsibilities include training, assisting, and assigning tasks to others. May provide input to performance reviews of other employees.

Required Qualifications
Candidates must have an earned Master's degree in Life Science (Biology, Microbiology, Biomedical Science, etc.), experience in the coordination of lab operations, procedures, and instruction, and experience in supervising and delegating duties to students (graduate or undergraduate) . Candidates should have knowledge of laboratory techniques, safety procedures, and teaching principles; be skilled in basic solution making and the aseptic technique; and have knowledge of the use of standard laboratory equipment used to teach introductory biology lab courses.

Preferred Qualifications
Laboratory supervisory experience is preferred and will be considered in the absence of a Master's degree.

Required Documents to Attach

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be received prior to an offer being extended.)
• Sample of Scholarly Work
• Evidence of Teaching Excellence (Please include statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, and student evaluations, if available)
• Three references with e-mails and current telephone numbers

Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Monica Frazier, Department of Biology, Columbus State University, 4225 University Avenue, Columbus, GA 31907; or e-mail to frazier_monica@columbusstate.edu.

Conditions of Employment
Successful completion of a criminal background investigation and legal authorization to work in the US prior to employment is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Columbus State University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a sense of belongingness for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of Columbus State University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Special Applicant Instructions
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. Applications for part-time and full-time faculty positions must include transcripts of all academic work, and official transcripts must be presented prior to campus visit if selected for interview. Applicants must have the ability to meet Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements, in particular a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline. Columbus State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Committed to Diversity in Hiring.

All applications and required documents must be submitted using Columbus State University's online employment site and a complete packet must be submitted for full consideration. If applicable, any international transcripts must be evaluated by an approved foreign credential evaluator prior to submission.


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