university mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.
Job Summary
The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.
Responsibilities
Department Summary
The Department of Physics, Astronomy, Geosciences, and Engineering Technology, in the College of Science and Mathematics, seeks a part-time instructor in one of the Departmental disciplines. Instructors will be responsible for teaching courses in their area of expertise and perform duties associated with teaching at the post-secondary level and following VSU policies and procedures related to teaching. These include (but are not limited to): preparing lectures and instructional materials; preparing lab activities; maintaining an up-to-date grade book in our Learning Management System, providing prompt responses to student questions as well as timely and appropriate feedback on tests, quizzes, and other assignments. For more information, contact Dr. Vincent, Department Head, via email pvincent@valdosta.edu or phone 229-333-5752.
Typical Allocation of Duties:
100% Teaching
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in the appropriate field (with at least 18 graduate credit hours in a relevant discipline)
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting
- A record of mentoring students
Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience
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.
Conditions of Employment
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Position May Require Credit Check (if using P-Card, working with Cash, etc.).
Position Requires completion of VSU’s Annual Compliance Training course (such as State Business Transactions, Drug Free Workplace, Anti-Harassment Policy, Introduction to Information Security, Workers Compensation, Motor Vehicle Policy, USG Ethics Policy, Conflict of Interest/ Outside Activities Policy, Leave Procedures for Faculty and Staff, Georgia Open Records Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and Contracts 101. Supervisory positions require training in FMLA and Worker’s Compensation.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.
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