Job ID: 303126
Location: Georgia College & State Univ
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.
As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.
Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.
The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.
Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.
Job Summary
The College of Arts & Sciences seeks a Lecturer to teach undergraduate courses in first-year physics sequences and their corresponding labs. The successful candidate may also be called upon to teach in the introductory astronomy courses. As the primary instructor for physics labs, the successful candidate will coordinate lab activities and continue edits of lab manuals. This non-tenure track faculty position, based in the Department of Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics, is a 10-month academic year position.
Responsibilities
Faculty - Teaching/Instructing -
- Full-time instructional load teaching (15 contact hours per week) in areas of expertise within the academic discipline
- Regular course meetings and instruction
- Ability to maintain internally developed Physics and Astronomy lab materials and resources.
- Maintenance and weekly set up of equipment for either the Astronomy or Physics laboratories.
- Other teaching responsibilities
- Knowledge and ability to convey current philosophies, practices, and theories related to the academic discipline.
- Faculty also contribute to the Georgia College & State University core curriculum by teaching topical freshman (GC1Y) or sophomore seminar (GC2Y) courses. All Georgia College & State University 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 ability to engage students as they launch their intellectual journey.
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.
Faculty - Professional Development -
Faculty are expected to stay current in their field.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
PhD in a closely related field. Must have a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Physics.
Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements as stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org (faculty credentials)).
Required Experience
Successful candidate will have some teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Teaching experience in Physics and Astronomy at the college level
Ability to maintain internally developed Physics and Astronomy lab materials and resources
Well versed in best practices in assessing student learning
Preferred Experience
Instructor of record for college level classes in the related discipline
Record of scholarly activity, publications, or creative works
Proposed Salary
The minimum starting salary is $61,000.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
- Build positive student relationships and provide mentorship
- Engage in continuous professional development
- Manage multiple courses and administrative responsibilities
- Solve problems and make data-driven decisions
- Collaborate with colleagues and participate in service
- Demonstrate leadership and take initiative
- Adapt to changing institutional needs
- Maintain accurate records and meet deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
- Subject matter expertise and current disciplinary trends
- Curriculum design and program outcome alignment
- Assessment methods and student learning measurement
- Accreditation standards (SACSCOC and discipline-specific)
- Academic policies, procedures, and ethics
- Adult learning principles and adaptive learning styles
- Educational technology and learning management systems
SKILLS
Teaching:
- Course design and delivery
- Learning activity development and facilitation
- Technology integration and LMS proficiency
- Instructional adaptation
Assessment:
- Valid assessment instrument development
- Constructive feedback provision
- Data analysis for instructional improvement
Communication:
- Clear verbal and written communication
- Professional presentation abilities
- Active listening and collaboration
Technology:
- Discipline-relevant software proficiency
- Multimedia and presentation tools
- Basic troubleshooting capabilities
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check
- Standard + Education