"Part Time Instructor - Communication"

Job Details

Job Title: Part Time Instructor - Communication

Location: Middle GA State University

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 286134

About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Department Information

The Media, Culture and the Arts Department builds on a solid foundation in the liberal arts to guide students toward their academic goals while preparing them for society. MCA coursework develops expertise in the visual arts, music, media production, writing, communication, and modern languages.

Job Summary

Middle Georgia State University (MGA) invites applications for a part-time instructor of communication to join our growing and student-centered media and communication program. The successful candidate will teach human communication, public speaking, or other introductory courses to support the bachelor's degree in media and communication.

Responsibilities

• Teaching courses as needed to support the media and communication bachelor’s degree
• Providing quality instruction in human communication and public speaking courses
• Recruiting undecided majors through Core IMPACTS courses
• Presenting MCA programs as attractive disciplines to dual-enrolled students
• Attending occasional departmental events

Required Qualifications

Required Educational Qualifications

Master’s degree in communication or a related field such as public relations, journalism, advertising, or marketing

Required Experience

Experience in teaching online and on-ground courses

Other Required Qualifications

Demonstrated success in teaching college courses

Strong communication and collaborative skills

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Doctoral degree in communication or a related field such as public relations, journalism, advertising, or marketing

Preferred Experience

Experience teaching human communication courses

Experience teaching strategic communication concepts such as public relations, mass communication and social media

Significant public speaking experience

Required Documents to Attach

1. Cover letter outlining teaching philosophy and communication teaching experience
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Contact information for three professional references
4. Transcripts

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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.

Institutional Values

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 478.471.2010. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.