Lecturer

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

As a sea grant institution, the University of Georgia maintains numerous facilities for coastal research, education, and outreach, including the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography (http://www.skio.uga.edu/) and the UGA Marine Institute on Sapelo Island (https://ugami.uga.edu/). In addition, UGA is home to the Georgia Museum of Natural History (https://naturalhistory.uga.edu/), which includes extensive marine mammal and ichthyology collections.

To apply, candidates must have a PhD in Ecology or a terminal degree in a related field, such as marine sciences, conservation biology, or zoology. Application materials should be submitted as PDFs and include: a) a cover letter indicating your background and suitability for the position and a list of classes that could be taught; b) your curriculum vitae; c) a two-page statement of your teaching philosophy and experiences in undergraduate instruction that includes specific active learning methods you have used or plan to use in the classroom, a rationale of why you use those practices, and how they contribute to student learning; d) the name and contact information (address, email and phone) for three professional references who can address your qualifications.

A separate file (limited to 10 pages) with evidence in support of teaching excellence can also be uploaded. This file could include course syllabi, developed course materials, letters from students taught, peer teaching evaluations, and/or excerpts from student evaluations.

Review of candidates will begin on 22 Dec. 2024. Anticipated start date is August 1, 2025.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.