Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology at InsideHigherEd

Job Title: Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology
Location: CCGA- Main Campus (Brunswick)
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 291415
About Us

Join our Team at the College of Coastal Georgia!

Located on the southeast Atlantic coast in Brunswick, midway between Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida, the College of Coastal Georgia is an undergraduate college in the University System of Georgia with an additional outreach through the Camden Center in Kingsland, Georgia. The College provides an affordable and interactive education in the natural beauty and abundant sunshine of Georgia's Golden Isles, an area noted for world-class golf courses and resorts as well as amazing diversity of maritime habitats, wildlife and sea creatures. To learn more about the College of Coastal Georgia's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://www.ccga.edu/about/visionmission/

Location

Our campus is located at One College Drive Brunswick, GA 31520.

Department Information

School of Arts & Sciences

Job Summary

The School of Arts & Sciences seeks a dynamic candidate for a temporary, non-tenure-track faculty position in Biology. This is a 5-month contract expected to begin January 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

-Develop and Teach a variety of courses in biology ranging from general education courses to upper-division courses for Biological Sciences and Environmental Science majors.
-Maintain on-campus office hours; prepare lesson plans, syllabi (including course objectives), lectures, and other course materials such as quizzes and exams; and submit final grades and attendance reports on time.
-Some online teaching may be required, as needed
-Travel may be required to fulfill instructional or service duties, including to the Brunswick Campus or the Camden Center location.
-Commitment to high-impact educational practices.
-Perform related work as required.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
-M.S. in Biology or a closely related discipline with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Biology or closely related fields.

Other Required Qualifications
-Commitment to highly effective/engaging science education.
-Commitment to implementing experiential learning and high-impact educational practices in the classroom, lab, and/or field.

Required Experience
-Successful teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
-Ph.D. in Biology or a closely related discipline.

Preferred Experience
-Experience in coastal and marine ecology.
-Experience with in-person and online/hybrid instruction.
-Recent experience teaching college-level courses in biology.
-Experience mentoring undergraduate research.
-Experience developing and implementing innovative pedagogy.

Required Documents to Attach

• Official sealed transcripts must be provided upon offer and acceptance of all Faculty positions
• Teaching Philosophy
• List of References

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (912) 279.5740, or by email at [email protected]. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email [email protected].

USG Core Values

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.

Conditions of Employment

* Successful completion of background investigation and legal authorization to work in the US prior to employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the College of Coastal Georgia, as determined by the College of Coastal Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable a satisfactory credit check, Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statues, rules and regulations of this college and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

* College of Coastal Georgia is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community

Equal Employment Opportunity

The College of Coastal Georgia provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources at 912-279-5740.

Other Information

MORE ABOUT US

The vision of the College is to be a college of choice for students within Georgia and beyond, providing an outstanding education for tomorrow's leaders and citizens through service-learning, global awareness and engaged entrepreneurship. With a strong emphasis on student retention, progression and timely graduation, the College offers over 20 baccalaureate degrees, as well as a few career associate degrees. Approximately 3,400 students are served by more than 200 employees. CCGA is an active participant in the Complete College Georgia initiative designed to support community partnerships and develop the critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills necessary to address the challenges of 21st century economic development and community wellbeing. For more information, visit the College website: http://www.ccga.edu

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