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Job Title:
Lecturer of Ecology & Evolution
Location:
Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Job ID:
290850
About Us 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. 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 attract students from the region and around the world. A Carnegie‑designated doctoral research institution (R2), Kennesaw State is committed to becoming a world‑class academic institution and advancing its academic and research missions on local, regional, and national levels.
Our vibrant culture, career opportunities, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. As part of the University System of Georgia, we support the University of Georgia’s core values and the University System of Georgia’s core values of integrity, excellence, accountability, and respect.
Job Summary Kennesaw State University is accepting applications for a full‑time, non‑tenure track faculty position as Lecturer of Ecology & Evolution in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology. The position starts in August 2026 and is a nine‑month contract. The work will be performed in the state of Georgia.
Responsibilities
Teach at the undergraduate level with an emphasis on active and inquiry‑based learning.
Primary teaching responsibility is Principles of Biology II lecture (BIOL1108) and the accompanying lab (BIOL1108L), emphasizing evolution, ecology, organismal biology, data literacy, figure literacy, and the process of science.
Collaborate with colleagues to continuously improve the undergraduate experience and advance students’ ability to succeed in the course and the biology program.
Coordinate Principles of Biology II (lecture or lab) in online or face‑to‑face modalities.
Provide other undergraduate biology and College of Science and Mathematics courses as needed by the department.
Summer teaching is optional and based on departmental needs.
This is a teaching‑focused position with no research expectations or research support.
Professional service to the university, department, and/or discipline.
Required Qualifications
A minimum of a Master’s degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Biology, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, or a closely related discipline at the time of hire.
OR a minimum of a Master’s degree, or the foreign equivalent, in a non‑related discipline with 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline.
AND teaching experience in Biology or a related discipline (graduate teaching assistantships and secondary education teaching experience qualify).
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated success using evidence‑based teaching practices at the university level.
A record of teaching organismal, ecology, and/or evolutionary biology courses.
A record of engagement in activities that foster student success.
Experience with developing and teaching online or hybrid courses that incorporate best practices in instructional design and student engagement, beyond short‑term or emergency measures.
Experience coordinating multi‑section courses.
Experience collaborating on instructional decisions.
Experience mentoring undergraduate students.
Required Documents to Attach
CV
Cover Letter (2 pages maximum)
Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course‑by‑Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
Statement of teaching philosophy addressing candidate’s commitment to advancing student success and engaging students in their past positions and in prospective future at KSU (2 pages maximum)
Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references
Application Deadline Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by November 3, 2025.
Contact Information For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Dovid Kozlovsky, dkozlovs@kennesaw.edu, (470) 578-6176.
Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work, and study. In accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community.
Background Check 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 with disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
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Lecturer of Ecology & Evolution
Location:
Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Job ID:
290850
About Us 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. 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 attract students from the region and around the world. A Carnegie‑designated doctoral research institution (R2), Kennesaw State is committed to becoming a world‑class academic institution and advancing its academic and research missions on local, regional, and national levels.
Our vibrant culture, career opportunities, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. As part of the University System of Georgia, we support the University of Georgia’s core values and the University System of Georgia’s core values of integrity, excellence, accountability, and respect.
Job Summary Kennesaw State University is accepting applications for a full‑time, non‑tenure track faculty position as Lecturer of Ecology & Evolution in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology. The position starts in August 2026 and is a nine‑month contract. The work will be performed in the state of Georgia.
Responsibilities
Teach at the undergraduate level with an emphasis on active and inquiry‑based learning.
Primary teaching responsibility is Principles of Biology II lecture (BIOL1108) and the accompanying lab (BIOL1108L), emphasizing evolution, ecology, organismal biology, data literacy, figure literacy, and the process of science.
Collaborate with colleagues to continuously improve the undergraduate experience and advance students’ ability to succeed in the course and the biology program.
Coordinate Principles of Biology II (lecture or lab) in online or face‑to‑face modalities.
Provide other undergraduate biology and College of Science and Mathematics courses as needed by the department.
Summer teaching is optional and based on departmental needs.
This is a teaching‑focused position with no research expectations or research support.
Professional service to the university, department, and/or discipline.
Required Qualifications
A minimum of a Master’s degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Biology, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, or a closely related discipline at the time of hire.
OR a minimum of a Master’s degree, or the foreign equivalent, in a non‑related discipline with 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline.
AND teaching experience in Biology or a related discipline (graduate teaching assistantships and secondary education teaching experience qualify).
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated success using evidence‑based teaching practices at the university level.
A record of teaching organismal, ecology, and/or evolutionary biology courses.
A record of engagement in activities that foster student success.
Experience with developing and teaching online or hybrid courses that incorporate best practices in instructional design and student engagement, beyond short‑term or emergency measures.
Experience coordinating multi‑section courses.
Experience collaborating on instructional decisions.
Experience mentoring undergraduate students.
Required Documents to Attach
CV
Cover Letter (2 pages maximum)
Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course‑by‑Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
Statement of teaching philosophy addressing candidate’s commitment to advancing student success and engaging students in their past positions and in prospective future at KSU (2 pages maximum)
Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references
Application Deadline Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by November 3, 2025.
Contact Information For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Dovid Kozlovsky, dkozlovs@kennesaw.edu, (470) 578-6176.
Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work, and study. In accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community.
Background Check 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 with disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
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