Visiting Assistant Professor / Visiting Lecturer of Biology

Mercer University • Macon, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Biology at Mercer University is seeking to hire a visiting assistant professor or visiting lecturer. A one-year appointment or two-year appointment is negotiable, at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a dynamic and comprehensive center of undergraduate, graduate and professional education. With more than 9,200 students enrolled in 12 schools and colleges, on major campuses in Macon and Atlanta; medical school sites in Macon, Savannah and Columbus; and at regional academic centers in Henry and Douglas counties, Mercer is ranked among the top tier and best values of national research universities by U.S. News & World Report . The Mercer Health Sciences Center includes the University’s School of Medicine and Colleges of Nursing, Health Professions and Pharmacy. Mercer is affiliated with six teaching hospitals – Atrium Health Navicent: The Medical Center and Piedmont Macon Medical Center in Macon; Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah; Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital and St. Francis-Emory Healthcare in Columbus; and SGMC Health in Valdosta. The University also has an educational partnership with Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins. It operates an academic press and a performing arts center in Macon and an engineering research center in Warner Robins. Mercer Medicine, the clinical faculty practice of the School of Medicine, is based in Macon and operates additional clinics in Sumter, Clay, Putnam, Harris, Taylor and Glynn counties. Mercer is one of only 293 institutions nationwide to shelter a chapter of The Phi Beta Kappa Society, the nation’s most prestigious academic honor society; one of eight institutions to hold membership in the Georgia Research Alliance; and the only private university in Georgia to field an NCAA Division I athletic program. www.mercer.edu . Mercer’s Department of Biology operates with 16 full-time faculty members, over 200 majors and minors, and offers degrees in Biology, in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and in Neuroscience.

About Mercer University
Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement. With campuses across Georgia, Mercer’s twelve schools and colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The university cultivates a close-knit, student-centered environment where innovation, service, and personal growth are deeply valued. Mercer’s employees are at the heart of its mission, dedicated to advancing innovation, supporting student success, and strengthening both our local and global communities through service. At Mercer, we believe in the power of relationships and the importance of in-person collaboration. Accordingly, our employees are expected to serve in-person as it fosters real-time problem solving, mentoring, and the meaningful connections that strengthen both our work and service to our students and the broader university community.

Why Work at Mercer University
Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions , tuition waivers , paid vacation and sick leave , technology discounts, s chedules that allow for work-life balance, and  so much more! At Mercer University, a Bear is more than a mascot: it's a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If you're seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced, then you want to work at Mercer University.

Requirements

• Applicants should demonstrate a track record of, or the potential for, excellence in teaching in the context of a liberal arts college.
• Title will be determined by degree-level completion.
• Candidates wishing to be considered for the Visiting Assistant Professor rank must have a Ph.D. in a biological science.
• ABD candidates will be considered at the rank of Visiting Instructor until the Ph.D. has been completed.
• Candidates wishing to be considered for the Visiting Lecturer rank must have a Master’s degree or higher in a biology-related field.

Nice To Haves

• The disciplinary focus of the applicant should integrate well with the current department faculty, and candidates with a background in physiology are preferred.
• A promise of excellence in teaching and in the context of a liberal arts college is considered added advantages.

Responsibilities

• The candidate is expected to teach both courses in the 100-level Human Anatomy and Physiology sequence as well as an intermediate plant and animal physiology course, and one of the courses in the introductory biology sequence for majors (topics to include plant and animal physiology, ecology, and evolution).
• Responsibilities include teaching five to six courses (27 hours) per academic year at the undergraduate level, including both of our Human Anatomy and Physiology courses (BIO 131 and BIO 132), the second of our two-semester introductory biology courses (BIO 172), and an intermediate plant and animal physiology course (BIO 260).

Benefits

• Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions
• tuition waivers
• paid vacation and sick leave
• technology discounts
• schedules that allow for work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees