Job Details
Job Title: Part-Time Faculty - Biology
Location: Clayton State University
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 300838
About Us
Located in Morrow, Georgia, Clayton State University is roughly 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. The university offers employees an adaptable, collaborative environment that fosters professional and personal development.
The university is committed to having a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Clayton State offers multiple certificates, Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degree programs, which currently enroll over 5,500 students in challenging campus and online courses.
Clayton State's main campus is situated on 214 beautiful acres in a lakeside setting just minutes from downtown Atlanta, making access to the vibrant metropolitan area swift. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution has named the university a Top Workplace in Atlanta for six consecutive years. The Chronicle of Higher Education also named Clayton State one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in its list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For.
Job Summary
The School of Sciences at Clayton State University is seeking applicants for Part-Time Instructors to teach one or more undergraduate courses in Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, or related areas to begin in August 2026. There may be opportunities for online instruction for qualified candidates.
Each position is a semester-long appointment with the possibility of being offered an appointment in future semesters. Compensation varies based on experience and qualification.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach courses or labs in area of expertise. Current need is in Introductory Biology (non-majors), Human Anatomy and Physiology, Human Genetics (non-majors), Health and Disease (non-majors), or other related courses. Responsibilities include syllabus preparation, course preparation, instruction, grading, and assessment of students, holding office hours, adhering to academic calendar, and other duties associated with teaching the course or lab. Successful candidates may be required to teach classes that meet during non-standard (early morning, evening) work hours and/or at the Henry County or Fayette/Peachtree City instructional sites.
Required Qualifications
- Earned Masters or Doctorate degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Biology or closely related field.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Teach courses and labs in biology.
- Use online course management systems.
- Adhere to deadlines.
- Work independently.
- Communicate with students in a timely manner.
Contact Information
For more information, contact the Director of the School of Sciences - Dr. Paul Melvin - at PaulMelvin@clayton.edu
Other Information
- Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate successful college teaching experience.