Job Summary
This is a one year limited term academic year appointment. This position will instruct academic courses and support the department, college and university goals by supporting the academic environment to benefit the educational mission of the University.
The faculty employee is expected to contribute to the departments educational mission. Faculty will be expected to instruct our students in the respective disciplines at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The faculty employee is expected to have:
1. Demonstrated understanding of the principles associated with teaching and learning.
2. Strong communication skills and successful higher education teaching experience.
3. A developing research agenda.
Demonstrable ability to work collegiality and effectively with all individuals.
This position carries a non-tenure track status.
Responsibilities
Faculty - Teaching/Instructing
Teaching Responsibilities
- Full-time instructional load teaching (5 courses) in areas of expertise within the academic discipline
- Regular course meetings and instruction
- Mentoring Students
- Other teaching responsibilities
Knowledge and ability to convey current philosophies, practices, and theories related to the academic discipline.
Faculty employees also contribute to the Georgia College core curriculum by teaching topical freshman (GC1Y) or sophomore seminar (GC2Y) courses. All Georgia College faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike. To carry out our public liberal arts mission, we seek faculty with the desire and ability to engage students as they launch their intellectual journey.
Faculty - Professional Development
Limited term faculty are expected to stay current in their field.
Faculty - Service to Institution
All faculty are expected to help the department in recruiting majors. Faculty members are expected to attend Department meetings and events.
Other
Successful candidates will be able to work collegially and effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
All Georgia College faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike. To carry out our public liberal arts mission, we seek faculty with the desire and ability to engage students as they launch their intellectual journey.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Minimum of a master's degree in the discipline being taught or closely related field.
Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements as stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org (faculty credentials)).
Other Required Qualifications
- Strong communication skills.
- Evidence of methodological innovation and creative teaching strategies is highly desirable.
- A minimum of 18 graduate semester hours related to the discipline.
- Demonstrate understanding of the principles associated with teaching and learning.
- Demonstrable ability to work collegially and effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrate an understanding of Georgia College's mission.
Working closely with high-achieving students within an academic community dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through learning and scholarship.
Evidence of methodological innovation and creative teaching strategies is highly desirable.
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