Lecturer of Biology at InsideHigherEd

The Department of Science and Mathematics at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College seeks to hire a Lecturer of Biology that will serve the undergraduates in the Bachelor of Science in Biology program and non- majors in science and pre-nursing required coursework. The successful candidate will hold a minimum of a masters degree in biology or closely related field. Applicants with specialization in comparative anatomy and physiology are preferred. Interest and ability to teach environmental science, zoology, or other related specialty is desired.

This is a 10-month, non-tenure-track faculty position. The successful candidate will actively participate in the teaching, research, and service activities in the Department of Science and Mathematics. Applicants must demonstrate excellent oral and written competencies, interpersonal skills, and willingness to work in multidisciplinary teams. Experience in laboratory instruction, preparation and maintenance is desirable. Applicants must have a strong commitment to undergraduate education and mentored undergraduate research. ABAC seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to provide an excellent education by teaching, coaching, mentoring, and providing relevant experiences to undergraduates.

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is a residential state college with locations in Tifton, GA (main) and Bainbridge, GA. The college offers associate and baccalaureate degrees, including the Bachelor of Science in Biology, and has an enrollment of 4000 students.

The ideal candidate will teach a combination of general biology, environmental science and associated labs, comparative anatomy and physiology and may have the opportunity to develop upper-level courses in their area of expertise.

Required Qualifications: Masters degree in biology or closely related field, with specialization in animal or human anatomy and physiology is desired.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as 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.

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, or genetic information in its programs and activities, including admissions and employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and changes made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and other applicable statutes, regulations, and USG and ABAC policies. For questions or more detailed information, please contact Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's Human Resources Office at (229) 391-4887.