Lecturer of Biology

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,000 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

The Department of Natural Sciences serves both science majors and non-majors taking science courses for their core curriculum. We offer the Bachelor of Science in Biology degree. The B.S. in Biology degree is a broad undergraduate degree which prepares students for the modern workplace, graduate school or pre-professional schools (e.g., medical, dental, veterinary, pharmacy).

The Department of Natural Sciences within the School of Health and Natural Sciences is seeking candidates for Lecturer of Biology. This is a ten-month, non-tenure track position.

This position involves teaching undergraduate non-majors. Teaching responsibilities may include day and/or evening, lower-level biology courses. Travel to satellite campus (Warner Robins) may be required.

Required Educational Qualifications

Minimum of a master's degree in biology or a related area.

Preferred Experience

• Teaching experience is preferred.
• Experience with online and/or hybrid delivery of coursework.

• Letter of interest including teaching philosophy
• Curriculum Vitae
• Name and contact information for three professional references
• Unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)

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Review of applications will begin immediately. Position open until filled. This position will begin August 1, 2024.

This is a full-time, 10-month, faculty position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement

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Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.