What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Instructor - Chemistry position at Georgia Highlands College?
About Us
Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor’s degree options both in the classroom and online.
We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerous awards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees. This includes our most recent honor of being recognized as one of the semifinalists for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
Job Summary
Part-time instructor for a multi-site college in the University System of Georgia. Reporting to the Division Chair for the School of STEM, the part-time instructor is responsible for preparing for and delivering instruction in Chemistry.
Georgia Highlands is a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for the individual selected to grow with us. GHC's inclusive culture provides an engaging environment for work that is fast-paced and challenging.
This is an excellent opportunity to impact the lives of thousands of students and their families.
Responsibilities
- Manage courses through systematic use of syllabi
- Keep accurate records of students’ class performance, attendance, and grades
- Adopt and implement common course objectives
- Participate in assessment of student learning outcomes
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree with 18 hours of graduate-level chemistry courses
- Must be available to teach day, evening, or weekends at any of the Georgia Highlands College instructional sites.
Proposed Salary
Required Documents to Attach
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Attach unofficial transcripts with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon offer of employment.
Contact Information
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
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity
