F-PT/LT01204P

Limited-Term Lecturer

Franklin-Microbiology

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

Department of Microbiology, UGAGriffin Campus

External

Employee

Benefits Eligible

01/01/2023

09/06/2022

Yes

Applicants should provide a professional vita, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, an unofficial transcript from the institution from which they earned their Ph.D., and the names and contact information of three references in UGAJobsby 5 PM, Monday, October 10, 2022, to receive full consideration. Applicant review will continue until the position is filled.

The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, its many units, and the University of Georgia are committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and students and to creating a work and learning environment that is inclusive. Women, people from historically excluded groups, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Griffin Area

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

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Limited Term Faculty (EX)

Lecturer

None (position not eligible for annual contract)

Non-Tenure Track

Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in a biological sciences discipline.

The Department of Microbiology at the University of Georgia invites applications for a limited-term lecturer faculty position in Microbiology, beginning January 1, 2023. Limited-term faculty may be renewed annually for a maximum of two years. Any request for reappointment of limited-term faculty beyond the second year requires pre-approval by the Provost.

This position involves management of the undergraduate microbiology degree program of the Franklin College of Arts & Sciences at the UGAGriffin Campus in Griffin, GA. Responsibilities include teaching three courses per semester, the management, maintenance, and general oversight of the laboratory equipment and other items involved in the microbiology degree program offered by the College at the Griffin Campus; supervision of staff hired to assist with the operations of the laboratory programs; handling the weekly preparation of reagents and disposal of waste; recommending improvements necessary to maintain a contemporary biological sciences degree program.

Specific responsibilities include teaching three upper-division biological science lecture or laboratory courses each semester in the Franklin College of Arts & Sciences B.S. degree program; and supervision of the overall operation of the undergraduate microbiology degree program of the Franklin College of Arts & Sciences at the Griffin Campus. This supervision includes assigning duties and monitoring the performance of staff hired to assist in the program, identifying equipment and reagents to be ordered, preparing reagents needed for laboratory experiments, handing out and putting away laboratory items and teaching kits used by students, maintaining laboratory and prep/equipment rooms in proper and safe condition, informing laboratory staff about proper safety regulations and “Hazard Right-to-Know” laws, and arranging for proper disposal of laboratory waste.

Candidates should be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment. A minimum of 2 semesters of prior experience as a course instructor or teaching assistant is required.

At least 2 semesters of prior experience as a course instructor is preferred. At least 1 semester of experience as a laboratory course instructor is preferred.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong background in the principles and experimental techniques of the modern biological sciences, excellent organizational skills, and strong oral and written communication skills. The strongest applicants will have training in Microbiology as well as some background in Biochemistry and Cell Biology.

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Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.