Lecturer of Biology

Lecturer of Biology – Albany State University

Location:

Albany State University, West Campus, Albany, GA 31707 (Human Resources office located on West Campus, Building K, Suite 111).

Employment Type:

Full‑time, Regular.

Job .

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits including medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, an Optional Retirement Plan for faculty and exempt employees, Social Security, and a Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

The Lecturer’s primary focus is teaching undergraduate biological science classes—including general biology (majors and non‑majors), anatomy & physiology 1 & 2, microbiology, and other courses as directed by the department chair—with a standard teaching load of fifteen (15) credit hours per semester.

• Teach introductory and advanced level courses, preparing and delivering lectures in face‑to‑face and online environments, leading and moderating classroom discussions, and administering and grading examinations.
• Demonstrate excellence in teaching and have a commitment to integrating new technologies into the learning process.
• Advise and mentor students and participate in campus events.
• Post daily office hours available for student advisement.
• Assume committee leadership tasks within the Department and College.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master's degree in Biology or a related STEM field with at least 18 credit hours in biology.
• 6 months to 1 year of collegiate teaching experience.

• Doctorate in Biology or related field preferred.
• Expertise in human anatomy & physiology or principles of biology.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Unofficial transcripts
• Teaching philosophy
• List of at least 3 professional references

• Knowledge and experience of teaching, mentoring, and assessing biology students at the undergraduate level.
• Skill at advising and mentoring students.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to design, develop, and deliver course content in in‑person, virtual, and hybrid modalities.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and empower students to success.

• All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a background check review before starting with Albany State University.
• Positions may also require:
  • a credit check completed for “Positions of Trust” and/or approved departmental purchase card usage
  • a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle
  • a successful pre‑employment drug test

Albany State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. We recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev.

Proc. 75-50). For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at .

Office of Human Resources:  or email  technical support, call 1‑877‑251‑2644 or email sscsupport.edu.