Job Title: Lecturer of Organismal Biology
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 277435
About Us

For more than 60 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia's largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing number of doctoral programs to over 46,000 students. Our high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and across the globe. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional, and national level.

Our vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. As part of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State exemplifies the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and accountability. In addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia's core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect. For more information, visit https://www.kennesaw.edu/.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information

The Department of Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology (EEOB) has a strong commitment to ensuring all members of our community feel like they belong at Kennesaw State University. Faculty and staff in EEOB are committed to instructional excellence and to the success of all our students. EEOB serves over 2,000 undergraduate majors earning the Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, and over 100 majors in Environmental Science. We are committed to motivating students, generating a sense of community, and engaging in the College of Science and Mathematics Student Success Initiatives, which have as an imperative fostering success for all students in our programs.

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for full-time, non-tenure track faculty positions as Lecturer of Organismal Biology in the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology that begins August 2025. These are nine-month contracted positions. These positions are for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

A commitment to excellence in teaching and service to the university, department and/or discipline is expected of all non-tenure track faculty. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Teaching at the undergraduate level with an emphasis on active and experiential learning.
• The primary teaching responsibility will be Principles of Biology II lecture (BIOL1108) and accompanying lab (BIOL1108L), which emphasizes evolution, ecology, and organismal biology.
• Principles of Biology II is a coordinated course. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues to continuously improve the undergraduate experience in Principles of Biology II. and may include the coordination of the sections of Principles of Biology II (Laboratory or lecture, online or face-to-face modalities).
• May include teaching other undergraduate biology and College of Science and Mathematics courses as needed by the department.
• Establish a teaching and mentoring environment where students can be successful and feel a sense of belonging.
• Possibility of teaching evenings, online or in a hybrid format.
• Summer teaching is a possibility.
• This is a teaching position, so there are neither expectations of nor support for research.
• Participation in professional service to the university, department and/or discipline.
  

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• A Master's or terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D.), or the foreign equivalent, in Organismal Biology or a closely related field is required.

OR

• A Master's degree or terminal degree (e.g. Ph.D.), or the foreign equivalent, in a non-related discipline with 18 graduate credit hours in Organismal Biology is required.
  

AND

• Teaching experience in Biology or related fields

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success using evidence-based teaching practices at the university level.
• A record of teaching Organismal Biology, Ecology, and/or Evolutionary Biology.
• A record of engagement in activities that foster participation and success of students.
• Experience teaching and developing online courses.
• Experience coordinating multi-section courses.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate students.
  

Required Documents to Attach

1. CV
2. Cover Letter (2 pages maximum)
3. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
4. Statement of teaching philosophy addressing the candidate's commitment to advancing student success and to engaging all students in an active learning experience inside and outside of the classroom (2 pages maximum)
5. Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Apply Before Date

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration apply by October 28, 2024.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Dovid Kozlovsky, dkozlovs@kennesaw.edu, (470) 578-6176.

For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

For questions about a specific job posting at Kennesaw State University, please contact the search chair listed under the contact information section on each posting. For general questions about faculty jobs please email facultyjobs@kennesaw.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Background Check

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
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