Lecturer

Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor's degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad.

A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels.

With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State's interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation, an honor reserved for the nation's most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University's rapid research growth.

Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta's vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship.

General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can be obtained from the Faculty Handbook https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of Faculty Affairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at Georgia State are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1) be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to Georgia State's in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teach in each of the following instructional modalities - in-person, online, or blended/hybrid - as determined by their Department Chair or Dean.

The Institute for Biomedical Sciences is a multidisciplinary research and education institute. The Institute performs cutting-edge biomedical research focused on advancing human health and provides interdisciplinary training for the next generation of biomedical scientists and professionals.

The primary responsibilities are to instruct courses during the academic year, with the possibility to teach summer classes. The position will also entail oversight of internships and honors courses. Curricular development and service activities are also anticipated.

Two years of related teaching experience in higher education.

Ph.D. in field related to biomedical sciences at the time of appointment.

* College teaching experience. Two years is preferred and can include experience as a teaching assistant at a college or university.

* Experience teaching online asynchronous and/or synchronous and proficiency using a distance learning platform.

* Experience or demonstrated interest in high-impact educational practices, scholarship of teaching and learning, building college-to-career linkages, and/or other pedagogical initiatives that enhance student success.

* Experience or demonstrated interest in scholarship in the discipline and/or scholarship of teaching and learning.

* Undergraduate research supervision.

* Ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods with a demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology.

* Ability to create a sense of belonging for a varied student population and facilitate student learning in both the in-person and virtual learning environments.

* Effective oral and written communication skills.

* Excellent communication, organizational and computer skills (able to maintain appropriate records).

* Ability to collaborate with colleagues to achieve discipline, department, or college goals.

* Ability to teach a variety of biology and environmental science courses offered by the department.

* Ability to maintain accurate records and adhere to deadlines.

None specified.

A criminal background check is required.

Position may require non-standard hours (including day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend and/or other campus locations).

Cynthia Cornelissen ccornelissen@gsu.edu

Nicole Cardriche ndc@gsu.edu

Georgia State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status in its programs, services, activities, employment, and/or admissions. Additionally, the University promotes equal employment opportunity for women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans through its affirmative action program.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.