Lecturer of Anatomy and Physiology Details

Kennesaw State University - Kennesaw, GA

Employment Type : Full-Time

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.

Department Information

The Department of Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology (EEOB) is seeking to support a strong population of students interested in nursing and allied health careers while maintaining its culture of inclusion and instructional excellence. While the A&P sequence mostly serves majors in other colleges, EEOB serves over 2,000 undergraduate majors earning the Bachelor of Science degree in biology, and over 100 majors in environmental science. We are committed to the cultivation of an inclusive community, motivating our diverse students and helping them to connect in meaningful ways to course material. We believe in nurturing a growth mindset and celebrating diverse ideas and individuals as we expand our national footprint.

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure track Lecturer of Anatomy and Physiology faculty position in the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology that begins in August 2022.

Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be expected to establish an inclusive teaching environment where students from diverse backgrounds feel like they belong and can be successful. The primary teaching area is in an human anatomy and physiology course sequence, but other courses may be included as appropriate to pre-allied health and exercise science majors.

Other responsibilities include:

  • Teaching at the undergraduate level is expected with an emphasis on active, inclusive, and experiential learning.
  • A flexible schedule that can support teaching evenings and weekends is desirable.
  • Summer teaching is optional.
  • There are no research expectations.
  • Participation in professional service and support for inclusive excellence within the Department, the College of Science and Mathematics, the University and beyond is expected.
Required Qualifications

An earned Masters or Ph.D., or its foreign equivalent, in a biological science or closely related discipline, with coursework relevant to teaching anatomy and physiology is required.

Preferred Qualifications
  • A record of using evidence-based, inclusive teaching practices at the university level.
  • A record of teaching human anatomy and physiology
  • A record of teaching allied-health-related courses.
  • A record of teaching online
  • Mentoring undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds.
  • Service that engages a diverse community and works to build an inclusive institution.
  • A flexible schedule that can support teaching evenings and weekends is desirable.
Required Documents to Attach
  • Letter of Application
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts Due Upon Hire)
  • Teaching Philosophy incorporating diversity and inclusion (no more than 3 pages)
  • Names and Contact Information of Three References
Apply Before Date

Application deadline is January 31, 2022.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Andrew Schneider, aschnei7@kennesaw.edu, 470-578-7745 or Traci McGee, tmcgee19@kennesaw.edu, 470-578-3445.

For more information or questions about a faculty job posting, please contact Academic Affairs at facultyjobs@kennesaw.edu. For technical support, please call OneUSG Connect Support at 877-251-2644, or by email at sscsupport@ssc.usg.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Kennesaw State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or status as a protected Veteran. Kennesaw State University is a participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) effective October 15, 2007. Participant ID: 61415

Background Check

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.


All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

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