Part-Time Instructor of Communications

Job Details

Job Title: Part-Time Instructor of Communications
Location: Dalton State College
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 255736

About Us

Dalton State College delivers a transformational education experience in a community serving more than 5,000 students through its two campuses and online programs. A member of the University System of Georgia, we provide access to high-quality bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and career and teaching certificate programs that are responsive to regional and state needs.

Located about 90 minutes from Atlanta and 30 minutes from Chattanooga, Dalton State is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in northwest Georgia and is surrounded by abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. We attract students from 35 countries and 26 states. Approximately half of our students are first-generation college students. Dalton State is Georgia's first federally-designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); through this designation, we administer a Title V and a Title III HSI STEM Grant program that benefit all students.

Our mission and values undergird our commitment to creating a sense of belonging for all students and to ensuring their success. Dalton State was ranked #1 in the nation for Student Experience in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings and the #2 most recommended institution in the country in 2025. In addition, we are proud to have been recognized in 2024 as one of 75 "Great Colleges to Work For" by ModernThink, along with an Honor Roll distinction.

Job Summary

The School of Arts and Sciences at Dalton State College invites applicants for a part-time instructor of communication. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the basic public speaking (Fundamentals of Speech, COMM 1110) and possibly additional courses in their area of expertise. Teaching assignments may include day, evening, off-campus, or online courses.

Thanks to outstanding community support, the School of Arts and Sciences has state-of-the-art facilities for media production on MAC computers.

Application Process

Priority consideration will be afforded to those applicants who submit a completed application. Applications must include these documents:

1. Letter of application that directly responds to the position description, highlights your relevant qualifications, and demonstrates how your professional experience aligns with the mission, values, and academic environment of Dalton State College.
2. A resume or curriculum vitae.
3. List of three professional references: please include full name, job title, organization, phone number and email address, a brief description of relationship with reference. Include current and/or past employers.
4. Statement of teaching philosophy and transcripts of all college work. Unofficial transcripts will suffice for initial screening; however, official transcripts will be required upon employment.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

A complete application must include a letter of interest, a curriculum vita, unofficial transcripts of all college work (official transcripts are required upon hiring), and two current letters of reference. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses at the undergraduate level.

Required Qualifications

• Applicants must hold an earned Masters degree from an accredited college with at least 18 graduate credit hours in communication, public speaking, rhetoric, mass communication, film, media studies, or related communication field.

Preferred Qualifications

• College classroom teaching experience
• Earned doctorate

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to teach in face-to-face, hybrid, and online classrooms
• Willingness to accommodate a variety of learning styles and use applied learning approaches
• Support the DSC Vision, Mission and Values and foster an environment of diversity in culture, thought and experience