Professor

Company: Georgia Institute of Technology
Location: Augusta
Posted on: October 8, 2020

Job Description:

Job Summary The Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology in the College of Science and Mathematics at Kennesaw State University invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor of Biology position beginning in January 2021. This is a non-tenure track, 9-month, full-time position with the potential for additional compensation during the summer depending on demand. Responsibilities The major responsibility of the position is to serve as a departmental coordinator for the organismal introductory biology course and laboratory at the University. Coordinator responsibilities include taking a leadership role in curricular, instructional, and assessment decisions related to the courses and serving as a support to full time and part time faculty members and graduate student teaching assistants. Additional responsibilities include teaching the coordinated lecture and lab courses each semester and engaging in service to the Department, University, and/or the general and professional communities. Required Qualifications The minimum qualification is an earned doctorate in organismal, ecological, or evolutionary biology or a related field from an accredited institution or its foreign equivalent. Candidates for this position must demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and student success and have experience teaching an introductory level biology course that focuses on organismal, ecological, and evolutionary biology. Preferred Qualifications The ideal candidate will have experience, or will demonstrate the potential for, working collaboratively with faculty and mentoring students from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds. Candidates with leadership experiences are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will be strongly committed to inclusive teaching practices and student success and be ready to invest deeply in KSU students. Required Documents to Attach 1. Letter of Application 2. Current Curriculum Vitae 3. Unofficial Academic Transcripts (official transcripts due upon hire) 4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy 5. Student Course Evaluations from previous courses taught (if available) 6. List of Names and Contact Information of Three References Apply Before Date Guaranteed consideration will be given to applications received by October 12, 2020; however, acceptance of applications will continue until the position is filled. About Us A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. KSU offers more than 150 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 40,000 students. With 13 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia and the third-largest university in the state. The university s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties, entrepreneurial spirit, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Ranked a top choice for students by U.S. News, Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. Contact Information For more information or questions about a staff job posting, please contact Human Resources at , or by email at . For more information or questions about a faculty job posting, please contact Academic Affairs at . For technical support, please call OneUSG Connect Support at , or by email at . For questions about the position or for accessibility issues arising from the submission of application materials, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Joel McNeal, by email at . Please indicate that you are inquiring about the Clinical Assistant Professor position in Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology. Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Kennesaw State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, national origin race religion, sexual orientation, or status as a protected Veteran. Kennesaw State University is a participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) effective October 15, 2007. Participant ID: 61415 Department Information The Department of Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology serves over 2000 undergraduate majors earning the Bachelor of Science Degree in biology or environmental science. The department is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for work and study. Faculty and staff with expertise in multiple areas contribute to highly collaborative and interdisciplinary biology departments, and provide opportunities for undergraduate and graduate research.

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