Job Summary

Dalton State College invites dynamic and student-centered educators to apply for two full-time, 10-month faculty positions in Biology. One of the positions requires experience teaching Human Anatomy & Physiology (Contingent on funding). The positions will begin on August 1, 2026. Depending on experience and qualifications, appointments will be made at either the tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor or Lecturer level. (One position is contingent upon funding.)

Inspire. Mentor. Discover.

At Dalton State, teaching is at the heart of everything we do. We seek passionate educators who are committed to student success and who value high-impact learning experiences such as undergraduate research and community engagement. The ideal candidates will demonstrate excellence, or potential for excellence, in:

Teaching and student learning
Supporting student success through mentoring and advising
Research, scholarship, or creative activity, particularly those involving students
Service to the institution and community
Professional growth and continued learning

Teaching responsibilities include 28 credit hours per academic year, with opportunities to teach day, evening, off-campus, or online courses. Faculty also contribute to curriculum development, assessment of student learning, and service activities that advance the mission of the college.

Exceptional Facilities for Teaching and Discovery

Dalton State’s School of Arts and Sciences offers state-of-the-art laboratories and resources made possible through generous community support. Our faculty and students have access to:

A cadaver lab for advanced anatomy instruction
A turtle assurance colony supporting conservation efforts
Specialized biochemical and genetic analysis instrumentation
Dedicated undergraduate research laboratories
Three large greenhouses, diverse local habitats, and a campus observatory

Responsibilities

Major Duties - 100%

Teach courses at the undergraduate level.
Academic advising and mentoring students.
Participate in service activities in the department, college, community, and other appropriate activities related to the field of expertise.
Engage students in undergraduate research projects.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Applicants must hold an earned masters degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in the teaching discipline or closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

College classroom teaching experience.
Experience or interest in supervising undergraduate research
One position may give preference to applicants with teaching experience in Human Anatomy & Physiology with the other position open to all qualified candidates.

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Earned doctorate

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

SKILLS

Evidence of effective teaching or potential for teaching excellence.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to teach effectively in face-to-face, hybrid, and online learning environments.
Commitment to engaging students, accommodating a variety of learning styles, and incorporating applied and experiential learning strategies.
Commitment to educating, mentoring, and empowering students, particularly those who are first-generation college students, to achieve academic and personal success.
Dedication to supporting the vision, mission, and values of Dalton State College.