"Elementary Education Part-time Faculty (Undergraduate)"

Columbus State University is inviting applications for part-time faculty pool positions in Elementary Education.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate face-to-face courses (i.e., Creative Activities, Curriculum in Elementary Education, Science in Elementary Education, and Diagnostic/Perspective Reading instruction) and supervising undergraduate candidates in the pre-service program. Elementary education classes are offered face-to-face at Columbus State University River Park Campus, Main Campus, and/or Muscogee County Partnership Schools in Columbus, Georgia, depending on need.

Application submission to the part-time faculty pool is open to qualified and competent experts who possess skills, education, and experience in academic and/or professional areas. Applications for part-time faculty positions will be held in applicant pools, which, based on student enrollment, will be consulted when searching for candidates to fill the position on a semester-by-semester basis.

• Follow approved syllabi and curriculum/course outline as provided by the College;
• Teach assigned face-to-face course(s) - 50%;
• Supervise teacher candidates in the field - 50%;
• Present material in an engaging and positive fashion;
• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning;
• Respond to student communication and provide constructive and robust feedback in a timely manner based on rubrics provided;
• Support student success;
• Evaluate student progress;
• Reach out to students who are struggling or are high-risk;
• Supplement student material when needed;
• Refer students to appropriate college sources for information on counseling and other student services;
• Maintain student records and grades;
• Post grades within the prescribed deadlines;
• Adhere to and meet all established university and accreditation (SACSCOC) instructional policies, guidelines and standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in the field of study or a related discipline from an accredited institution;
• Teaching experience at the higher educational level strongly preferred;
• Experience utilizing instructional technologies, including computers, internet resources and other appropriate media in instruction.

Required Documents to Attach:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae w/references
• Unofficial Transcripts

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of teaching methodologies/pedagogical strategies;
• Ability to provide instruction in a variety of formats (on ground, online, or hybrid);
• Familiarity with learning management systems;
• Exceptional oral, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions and instruct others;
• Demonstrated student-centered orientation and ability to effectively work with persons of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, physical ability, and ethnic backgrounds.

Contact Information: If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 706-507-8920, or e-mail to hr@columbusstate.edu.

Conditions of Employment: All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties.

Special Applicant Instructions: Visit Columbus State University's online Careers portal to drive your career with us. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. Applications for part-time and full-time faculty positions must include transcripts of all academic work, and official transcripts must be presented prior to campus visit if selected for interview. Applicants must have the ability to meet Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements, in particular a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline. All applications and required documents must be submitted using Columbus State University's online employment site and a complete packet must be submitted for full consideration. If applicable, any international transcripts must be evaluated by an approved foreign credential evaluator prior to submission.