Lecturer in Physiology

Working Title: Lecturer in Physiology

Department: VetMed-Physiology & Pharmacol

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Classification Title: Lecturer

Faculty Rank: Lecturer

Contract Type: Academic (9 mo.)

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have a doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, DVM, 
MD/DO, DVM, DDS/DMD, PharmD, OD) for their respective field.
Position Summary: The Department of Physiology and Pharmacology in the College of 
Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia is expanding our teaching faculty to meet 
the needs of our growing educational programs. We seek an energetic and innovative 
educator to teach upper-level undergraduate students in our new Biomedical Physiology 
program. We have a broad group of highly motivated students who commonly focus on 
gaining admission to graduate training programs, particularly in human healthcare. You will 
teach the equivalent of up to three 3-credit hour courses per academic term, participate in 
the development of new course materials, and supervise teaching assistants. There may 
also be opportunities to participate in the administration of our undergraduate program 
and to contribute to the teaching missions of our graduate and veterinary medicine 
program. The position will interact with students and other CVM faculty and staff. 
Decisions can impact student learning and the program. High level of autonomy.

Additional Requirements:
• Candidates must have a doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, DVM, MD/DO, DVM, DDS/DMD, 
PharmD, OD) for their respective field or the minimum of a Masters degree for fields 
such as nurse practitioner, physician assistant, nursing, physical therapy, 
occupational therapy, or others.
• Candidates must have excellent communication skills.
• A minimum of one year of experience teaching physiology at the undergraduate,
graduate, or professional school level is required.
• Candidates without a terminal degree required for the rank of Lecturer must
document exceptional accomplishments in a discipline area related to the
position’s responsibilities and must be approved for a terminal degree exception
before hire.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience: 
• Evidence of teaching excellence using active learning methods in both small and 
large group settings is highly desireable.
• Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated ability to teach multiple 
areas of physiology and in physiology teaching laboratories. 
• For candidates in fields requiring the minimum of a Masters degree, preference will 
be given to candidates with a doctoral degree appropriate to their field.
Physical Demands: Extended periods of standing or sitting, vocal strain from talking, and 
moderate physical activity like walking, reaching, and occasional lifting of materials.
Duties/Responsibilities: Teach the equivalent of up to three 3-credit hour courses per 
academic term, participate in the development of new course materials, and supervise 
teaching assistants. There may also be opportunities to participate in the administration of 
our undergraduate program and to contribute to the teaching missions of our graduate and 
veterinary medicine program