Lecturer of Microbiology

Job Title:

Lecturer of Microbiology

Location:

Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Job

For more than 60 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 to over 50,000 students.

Our high-impact research and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and across the globe. 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.
Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. As part of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State exemplifies the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. In addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia's core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision.

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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.

The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology offers a comprehensive and innovative education in core domains of the life sciences including molecular biology, microbiology, developmental biology, and genetics. Our curriculum is enhanced through real world skills-building, inquiry-based courses, experiential learning, and training opportunities in state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities. Our world class faculty are dedicated to understanding biological phenomena and to developing applications that advance society, while also training our students to be the next generation of scientists, health professionals, educators, and enlightened citizens.

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position as Lecturer of Microbiology in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology with a preferred start date of August 2026. This is a nine-month contracted position. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

• This position will be primarily responsible for teaching an introductory microbiology course (BIOL 2260) and its laboratory (BIOL 2260L). A secondary teaching focus will be the undergraduate introductory biology lecture and lab courses (BIOL 1107 and 1107L).
• Other teaching responsibilities may include other undergraduate biology courses as needed by the department.
• Participation in professional service within the Department, the College of Science and Mathematics, the University, and beyond is expected.
• This position will provide learning opportunities and practices that nurture growth and respect for all voices in our extensive student population.

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

• An earned Master's or Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Biology, or a closely related discipline is required at the time of hire.
• Must have taken upper level coursework, preferably graduate coursework, in the field of microbiology.

• A record of exemplary teaching at the university level as evidenced by student and peer evaluations.
• Experience with course development and active learning strategies
• Experience teaching online or hybrid courses.

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