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Biology Tenure Track Faculty - Perimeter College - Log #24-068
Atlanta, GA
Job Description
| Position Title | Biology Tenure Track Faculty |
| FLSA | Exempt |
| Salary | Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. ($51,350-$66,000) |
| Position Type | Full Time Faculty |
| Department | Life & Earth Sciences |
| Campus | College-wide |
| GSU Information | Join Perimeter College’s growing faculty and become part of Georgia State University’s national leadership in innovation and in the academic success of its diverse populations. As the two-year college of Georgia State, Perimeter College is metro Atlanta’s gateway to higher education, offering a learning environment where teaching is the faculty’s primary focus. Students can choose from courses on five campuses and online to follow a clear path to an associate degree or receive the core classes required to pursue a bachelor’s degree. The 2022 rankings from U.S. News & World Report list Georgia State as #2 among the most innovative colleges and universities in the nation and #1 among national universities with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. The Chronicle of Higher Education ranks Perimeter College among the top 20 two-year colleges nationally for our higher rates of students staying the course and advancing their education. Perimeter students — regardless of race, ethnicity or income — now are graduating at similar rates, mirroring the nationally recognized student success of Georgia State’s Atlanta Campus. |
| About the Department | The Department of Life and Earth Sciences (LES) at Perimeter College encompasses coursework in biology, environmental science, geology, integrated sciences and neuroscience. Academic pathways in Biology and Geology are available through the department, but our courses also support other academic interests, such as chemistry, health- related fields, environmental science, medicine and education. |
| Position Description | Tenure-track positions are acadmic year (August – May) appointments. The selected candidate will be responsible for: • Providing 27-30 semester hours of instruction per academic year • Maintaining weekly office hours • Working effectively and professionally with colleagues Expectations also include service to the college at the department, discipline, campus and college-wide levels. Perimeter College requires and supports innovation and professional growth, expecting the successful candidate to engage in professional development activities which demonstrate career goals that are consistent with the college’s mission. |
| Required Education | A minimum of a Master’s degree required in Biology or related field or a minimum of a Master’s degree with at least 18 semester or 27 quarter graduate hours in relevant coursework (completed by the anticipated date of appointment) is required. |
| Required Experience | None specified. |
| Preferred Qualifications/Experience | The preferred candidate will have: • Prior biology teaching experience at the collegiate level. • Doctorate in Biology or related field strongly preferred. |
| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | • Ability to teach Biology courses on the college level. • Ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods (demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology) • Ability to relate to a diverse student population and facilitate student learning • Excellent communication, organizational and computer skills (able to maintain appropriate records). • Effective oral and written communication skills |
| Work Hours | Position may require non-standard hours (including day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend and/or other campus locations). |
| Pre-Employment Requirements | A Criminal Background Check is required. |
| Search Chair Contact info | Diane Lahaise, dlahaise@gsu.edu |
| Job Duties | |
| Description of Job Duty | Instruction (80%), Service (10%), Professional Development (10%) |
| Percentage Of Time | 100 |
| Desired Start Date | 08/01/2023 |
| Special Instructions Summary | For full consideration, please submit all required materials by January 31, 2023. Qualified applicants must provide the following application materials to be considered:
———————————————————————————————————— Questions regarding the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Diane Lahaise, dlahaise@gsu.edu Questions regarding the application process may be directed to Shernai Dodson, perimetercareers@gsu.edu. Please note: It is the responsibility of the final candidate to ensure all letters of reference have been received. |
| Diversity Statement | Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action university and accommodates individuals with disabilities. All applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Notice of employment will be conditional on background verification. |
Job Summary
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Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Master's Degree
Required Experience
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