Lecturer-Physical Science

Location

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 209.

The Department of Natural Sciences at Albany State University invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in Physical Science. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate instruction, student engagement, and institutional effectiveness. This position supports the university's mission as a teaching-focused institution and requires compliance with SACSCOC faculty credentialing standards, ensuring appropriate academic preparation and qualifications for all teaching assignments.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Teaching and Instruction

• Teach a minimum of 12-15 credit hours per semester in Physical Science and related STEM disciplines.
• Provide high-quality instruction using evidence-based, student-centered teaching practices.
• Teach a range of courses (lecture and/or laboratory), including introductory and service-level physical science courses.
• Utilize multiple instructional modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online delivery.

Course and Curriculum Management

• Develop and maintain syllabi that clearly articulate student learning outcomes, course objectives, and assessment strategies in alignment with departmental and institutional goals.
• Participate in student learning outcomes assessment, data collection, and continuous improvement processes consistent with SACSCOC standards.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of student performance and course materials for institutional review and accreditation purposes.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program review processes.

Student Mentorship and Advisement

• Provide academic advising and mentorship to undergraduate students.
• Support student retention, progression, and completion initiatives.
• Engage students in academic support services, experiential learning, and career readiness opportunities.

Service and Institutional Effectiveness

• Participate in departmental, college, and university committees.
• Contribute to institutional effectiveness efforts, including assessment reporting, strategic planning, and accreditation compliance.
• Support recruitment, outreach, and community engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to enhance student success and program quality.

Additional Expectations

• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and student-centered learning environment.
• Willingness to teach across multiple modalities and support general education programs.
• Engagement in professional development and instructional innovation.
• Support for grant-funded initiatives and programmatic growth where applicable.

• Master's degree in Physical Science, Physics, Chemistry, Earth Science, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline (in compliance with SACSCOC faculty credentialing guidelines).
• Demonstrated potential for effective undergraduate teaching.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Doctoral degree in a relevant discipline.
• Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
• Experience with online and/or hybrid instruction.
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes and accreditation processes.
• Experience working with diverse student populations, particularly in Minority Serving Institutions.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

• Cover letter.
• Resume.
• Unofficial transcripts.
• A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of core physical science disciplines to support student learning.
• Knowledge of student-centered teaching practices, curriculum development, and learning assessments.

Skills

• Strong instructional and classroom management skills, both written and verbal, to clearly convey complex scientific concepts.
• Proficiency in using instructional technologies and learning management systems for daily instruction.

Abilities

• Ability to support student success through advising mentoring, and engagement initiatives.
• Ability to contribute to institutional goals through assessment, service, and collaborative efforts.

• A credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage.
• A motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle.
• A successful pre-employment drug test.

Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the…