Part-Time Faculty--Human Services and Social Sciences--Fall

Position: Part-Time Faculty--Human Services and Social Sciences--Fall 25/Spring 26

Part-Time Faculty – Human Services and Social Sciences – Fall 25/Spring 26

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Job Title: Part-Time Faculty – Human Services and Social Sciences – Fall 25/Spring 26
Location: Gordon State College
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job : 286788

About Us

Founded in 1852, Gordon State College is a member of the University System of Georgia. The college offers nearly 30 degrees, including associate and baccalaureate pathways for students. With an enrollment of over 3,100 students, it provides an intimate academic setting with state‑of‑the‑art classrooms and laboratories.

Job Summary

Gordon State College is recruiting part‑time faculty to teach courses in Psychology, Human Services, Sociology, Social Work, and Political Science.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses and engage students in high‑quality delivery.
• Develop and update course materials and syllabus aligned with industry trends.
• Provide timely feedback, hold office hours, and offer academic guidance.
• Assess student performance through assignments, tests, projects, and other methods.
• Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to academic initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and related documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Human Services, Sociology, Social Work, Political Science or related field, with 18 or more semester credit hours in that discipline.
• Two (2) years teaching experience in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate degree (PhD, DBA) in teaching discipline.
• Three (3) – Five (5) years of professional experience in a Human Services related field, preferably in the industry relevant to the courses being taught.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial transcripts

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of computers and job‑related software programs. Advance user of MS Office applications, such as Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Experience user of Zoom to set up meetings/sessions with students.
• Experience using Learning Management System (LMS), Blackboard, Canvas, Brightspace D2L, etc.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of 26 institutions and 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gordon State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of Gordon State College 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 Gordon State College Office of Human Resources at . 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 Gordon State College, as determined by Gordon State College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may also be subject to a pre‑employment drug test.

Other

Information

This is a part time, non‑benefited position.

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