Agricultural Research & Biotechnology Faculty Instructor (Summer Program)

About the role

The Governor’s Honors Program seeks a Faculty Instructor to deliver a four‑week residential summer curriculum in agricultural research, biotechnology, and science for high‑school sophomores and juniors. The role involves teaching college‑level content, supervising labs, and guiding a research project.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver daily instruction in the major discipline (Monday‑Saturday) and an elective (Monday‑Friday) at Georgia Southern University.
• Design and prepare unit plans, syllabi, and course overviews that meet rigorous academic standards.
• Facilitate laboratory techniques, research methodology, and interdisciplinary activities in chemistry, biology, and physics.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and participate in orientation, training, and outside‑class activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• At least three years of successful teaching experience at the college or secondary level in the subject area.
• Experience teaching gifted, honors, or advanced placement students preferred.
• Strong organizational abilities and professional integrity.

Required skills

• Laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Research methodology.
• Environmental science and stewardship.
• Genetics in agricultural biotechnology.
• Natural resource and conservation management.
• Plant and animal biotechnology applications.
• Soils and hydrology.