Job Title : Open Rank Academic Professional / Senior (School of Chemistry and Biochemistry) Professor Angus Wilkinson
Location : Atlanta, Georgia
Regular / Temporary : Regular
Full / Part Time : Full-Time
Job ID : 278440
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Overview
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We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan . These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship.
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About Georgia Tech
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The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts.
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Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do :
- Students are our top priority.
- We strive for excellence.
- We thrive on diversity.
- We celebrate collaboration.
- We champion innovation.
- We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
- We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
- We act ethically.
- We are responsible stewards.
- Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good;
- breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible;
and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.
About the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the Georgia Institute of Technology
The School of Chemistry & Biochemistry has vibrant undergraduate and graduate programs, with 420 undergraduate majors and 190 graduate students, and an extensive research portfolio.
Approximately 2 / 3 of our undergraduate body is Biochemistry majors. We take pride in both our high-quality instruction and attention to student advisement.
Our faculty, staff, and students participate in a range of dynamic and collaborative research programs and enjoy modern facilities located on a pleasant urban campus in the City of Atlanta, Georgia.
Location
Atlanta, GA
Job Summary
The School of Chemistry and Biochemistry ( https : / / chemistry.gatech.edu / ) at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA, invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track, faculty position in the Academic Professional promotion track, with teaching responsibilities in Biochemistry .
Applicants will be considered at both the Academic Professional and Senior Academic Professional ranks, depending on experience.
A start date on or after July 1st, 2025, is anticipated. Candidates are expected to demonstrate an exceptional commitment to the teaching and mentoring of students.
Applicants with an interest in evidence-based instructional methods and chemical education research are encouraged.
Responsibilities
The successful applicant will teach undergraduate lecture and seminar classes in Biochemistry and conduct administrative activities including academic advisement of undergraduate students.
A maximum teaching load of two 3-credit classes in both the Fall and Spring semesters, and one 3-credit class in the summer is expected.
The applicant will collaborate with other faculty on curricula development.
Required Qualifications
This position vacancy is an open rank announcement. Final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Non-tenure Track Academic Faculty ranks as outlined in section 3.
2.2 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook ( https : / / www.policylibrary.gatech.edu / faculty-handbook / 3.2.2-non-tenure-track-academic-faculty-members-hiring-and-promotion-guidelines )
Academic Professional
- Terminal degree in biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology or related area
- Significant related experience or promotion from the rank of Associate Academic Professional
- Quality of performance and potential development must be recognized by peers.
Senior Academic Professional
- Terminal degree in biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology or related area
- Evidence of superior performance in the chosen field
- Recognition by peers (whether national, regional, or local)
- Successful and measurable related experience
- Five (5) years or more as an Academic Professional
Preferred Qualifications
- The ability to teach and mentor a distinct student body.
- The ability to engage in high-impact practices that support high-level learning for student success.
Required Documents to Attach
Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a description of teaching interests and philosophy, as well as their advising / mentoring philosophy, and the names and contact information for at least three references.
Application materials should be submitted as .PDF files via https : / / careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu / psc / careers / CAREERS / HRMS / c / HRS HRAM FL.
HRS CG SEARCH FL.GBL?FOCUS Applicant&SiteId 03000 .
Applications will be considered beginning December 1
2024 , but the search will continue until the position is filled.
Contact Information
Questions about this search can be addressed to Dr. Angus Wilkinson at [email protected]
USG Core Values
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 on-line 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 on-line at https : / / www.
usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all.
To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and / or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services.
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This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.
Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.
More information on these policies can be found here : https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual University System of Georgia (usg.edu).
Background Check
The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening. http : / / policylibrary.gatech.edu / employment / pre-employment-screening .
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