Part-Time Faculty Psychology and Human Services --Fall

Part-Time Faculty Position

Gordon State College is recruiting for part-time faculty to teach courses in various disciplines including:
Introductory Psychology, Introductory Sociology, Human Growth & Development, Psychology of Adjustment, Counseling, Family Systems, Cyber Psychology, Social Work, policies, programs, laws and ethics.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching:
  Teach assigned courses in the School of Business and Professional Studies, ensuring high-quality delivery of content and student engagement.
• Curriculum Development:
  Contribute to the development, review, and updating of course materials and syllabus to ensure alignment with industry trends and academic standards.
• Student Support:
  Provide timely feedback on assignments, assessments, and exams; hold office hours for student consultations; and offer academic guidance and mentorship.
• Assessment and Grading:
  Assess student performance through assignments, tests, projects, and other methods as defined by the course syllabus.
• Collaboration:
  
  Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to the development of academic initiatives. Collaborate with fellow faculty members to improve instructional quality and student success.
• Professional Development:
  Stay updated on the latest research, teaching methods, and industry practices to continuously improve instructional effectiveness and stay relevant in the field.
• Administrative Responsibilities:
  Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and any other necessary documentation.

Required Qualifications include:

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

Preferred Qualifications include:

• Doctorate degree in teaching discipline.
• Three (3) - Five (5) years of professional experience in a human services-related field, preferably in the field relevant to the courses being taught.

Required Documents to Attach:

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial transcripts

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities include:

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

USG Core Values include:

• Integrity
• Excellence
• Accountability
• Respect

Institutional Values include:

• Commitment to Excellence
• Student Success
• Innovation and Creativity
• Belonging

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.

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.