Lecturer of Biology

Mercer University•Macon, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Mercer University’s Department of Biology seeks a Lecturer for a 9-month, non-tenure-track faculty position based on the Macon, Georgia campus. The lecturer will teach undergraduate courses, including the 100-level introductory biology sequence and related laboratory instruction. The role also includes advising students and contributing to departmental service. The successful candidate’s disciplinary focus should complement the current department faculty, and they should demonstrate a track record of, or potential for, excellent teaching in a liberal arts college setting. The lecturer will teach five to six courses, totaling 27 credit hours per academic year. Teaching will include Introduction to Biology (BIO 171 and/or BIO 172) and at least one of Elements of Microbiology (BIO 102), Plant and Animal Physiology (BIO 260), or Genetics (BIO 280). The position is in-person. Applicants should apply online and submit a cover letter, current CV, teaching philosophy statement addressing approaches to teaching and engaging students from various backgrounds, and a list of three professional references with contact information. Candidates selected for first-round interviews may be asked to submit three recommendation letters and unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts. The successful candidate must submit official transcripts before employment. Employment is contingent on passing a background check. Application review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Requirements

Earned M.S. or Ph.D. in biological science or a related field from an accredited college or university; Ph.D. ABD candidates will be considered.
Demonstrate a track record of, or potential for, excellence in teaching in a liberal arts college context.
Disciplinary focus should integrate well with the current department faculty.
Submit a cover letter of interest, current CV, teaching philosophy statement, and list of three professional references with contact information.
Successful candidate must submit official transcripts prior to employment and pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Promise of excellence in teaching in the context of a liberal arts college.

Responsibilities

Teach five to six undergraduate courses (27 credit hours) per academic year.
Teach Introduction to Biology (BIO 171 and/or BIO 172).
Teach at least one of the following: Elements of Microbiology (BIO 102), Plant and Animal Physiology (BIO 260), or Genetics (BIO 280).
Teach a related 100- or 200-level laboratory.
Advise students.
Contribute to departmental service.