Part-Time Faculty Positions in Molecular and Cellular Biology

Job Title: Part-Time Faculty Positions in Molecular and Cellular Biology
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 257992
About Us

For more than 50 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta, and combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia’s largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing number of doctoral programs. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional and national level. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a pool of open rank, part-time Faculty Positions in Biology in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology for the academic year 2023 – 2024. These positions are on an as needed basis. Rank is determined at the time of hiring and will be commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities involve teaching undergraduate students in introductory and/or upper-level biology courses:
MCB focuses on the first semester of a 2-semester course sequence, called Principles of Biology I (lecture and laboratory, BIOL 1107 and 1107L). MCB supports a number of KSU programs by teaching Genetics (lecture and laboratory, BIOL 3300 and 3300L), Microbiology (BIOL 3340 and 3340L), Cell Biology (BIOL 3410), Immunology (BIOL 4465), and other courses with cell and molecular related content.
An emphasis on active, inclusive, and experiential learning is important for engaging students in the learning process.

Required Qualifications

An earned Masters or Ph.D., or the foreign equivalent, in a biological science, or closely related science discipline, with coursework relevant to biology, genetics, cell biology, and/or microbiology is required.

Preferred Qualifications

A record of using evidence-based, inclusive teaching practices at the university level.A record of teaching STEM and non-STEM majors.A record of teaching general biology courses, introductory and upper-level microbiology (including immunology and related courses), genetics, and/or courses with cell and molecular related content.A flexible schedule that can support teaching evenings.

Required Documents to Attach

Current CV Cover Letter Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire) Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references to be contacted as needed

Contact Information For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Martin Hudson, Interim Chair of the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, mhudso28@kennesaw.edu, 470-578-6507.

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