Lecturer in Physiology

Job Information

External Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type:

Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Under utilization Advertised Salary Anticipated

Start Date:

08/01/2026 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings):
Job Posting Date: 10/27/2025 Job Closing Date:
Open until filled Special Instructions to Applicants:
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement

Position Information

Classification

Title:

Lecturer

FLSA:
Faculty

Rank:
Lecturer

Contract Type:
Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status:
Non-Tenure Track

Candidates must have a doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, DVM, MD/DO, DVM, DDS/DMD, Pharm

D, OD) for their respective field.

The Department of Physiology and Pharmacology in the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia is expanding our teaching faculty to meet the needs of our growing educational programs. We seek an energetic and innovative educator to teach upper-level undergraduate students in our new Biomedical Physiology program. We have a broad group of highly motivated students who commonly focus on gaining admission to graduate training programs, particularly in human healthcare.

You will teach the equivalent of up to three 3-credit hour courses per academic term, participate in the development of new course materials, and supervise teaching assistants. There may also be opportunities to participate in the administration of our undergraduate program and to contribute to the teaching missions of our graduate and veterinary medicine program. The position will interact with students and other CVM faculty and staff.

Decisions can impact student learning and the program. High level of autonomy.

• Candidates must have a doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, DVM, MD/DO, DVM, DDS/DMD, Pharm
  
  D, OD) for their respective field or the minimum of a Masters degree for fields such as nurse practitioner, physician assistant, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or others.
• Candidates must have excellent communication skills.
• A minimum of one year of experience teaching physiology at the undergraduate, graduate, or professional school level is required.
• Candidates without a terminal degree required for the rank of Lecturer must document exceptional accomplishments in a discipline area related to the position's responsibilities and must be approved for a terminal degree exception before hire.

• Evidence of teaching excellence using active learning methods in both small and large group settings is highly desirab​le.
• Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated ability to teach multiple areas of physiology and in physiology teaching laboratories. Being able to teach pathophysiology or pharmacology is also desirable.
• For candidates in fields requiring the minimum of a Masters degree, preference will be given to candidates with a doctoral degree appropriate to their field.

Extended periods of standing or sitting, vocal strain from talking, and moderate physical activity like walking, reaching, and occasional lifting of materials.

Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit UGA Credit Background Check website.

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