Instructor - Communications

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

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 and 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

Effective communication is key to success in our fast-paced world of business. GHC
¿ s communication program prepares students for a variety of well-paying, prestigious career opportunities. The Instructor of Communication's primary responsibilities are preparing for and delivering excellent instruction, providing academic advising, and contributing to the college through ongoing service.

This position will be expected to teach 5 classes per term, plus at least one overload.

• Support and carry out the college
  ¿ s mission, values, and strategic priorities in compliance with the mandates and regulations of the University System of Georgia and all associated accrediting agencies
• Teach 30 credit hours or equivalent per year as assigned (day, evening or weekend) at one or more of the Georgia Highlands College locations and/or online. Dual Enrollment and studio classes may require additional locations
• Teach appropriate laboratory sections (if required) as assigned and assist with the preparation of materials and exams as needed
• Maintain timely and proper communication with students, faculty, and staff of the college via phone, email, and other electronic means
• Manage courses through systematic use of appropriate syllabi and accurate, professional records of students
  ¿ class performance, attendance and grades
• Announce and keep regular office hours in accordance with college policy
• Adopt and implement common course objectives as prescribed by the division and the discipline
• Regularly review and update instructional materials based on new information, research, or discoveries in the discipline or in pedagogical approaches to teaching in the discipline
• Engage in the evaluation and revision of division/school curricula; ensure assessment activities are conducted in a timely manner
• Participate in regular training for advising of students; advise students in a manner consistent with college policy and NACADA best practices
• Participate in extended work of the college through acceptance and pursuit of assignments to committees of the college or faculty, student organizations, and division or school-specific work
• Attend division and school meetings, full faculty meetings, town hall meetings, required training, and graduation
• Demonstrate meaningful service to the community and to the profession
• Pursue continued professional development in teaching areas, technological applications for the classroom, and innovations and enhancements in teaching and learning
• Abide by the Common Expectations of the Faculty
• Perform other duties as assigned

The Instructor must possess a master
¿ s degree or higher in the teaching discipline or closely related field or a graduate degree with 18 graduate hours in discipline.

The starting salary for this 10-month position is $45,000 annually.

Applicant must attach a resume/curriculum vitae, cover letter and unofficial transcripts

Applicants may attach letters of recommendation and/or statement of teaching philosophy

• Knowledge of Board of Regents policies
• Knowledge of University System of Georgia policies
• Knowledge of institutional policies and procedures
• Knowledge of course scheduling procedures
• Knowledge of college human resource policies
• Skill in the preparation of clear and accurate reports
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Skill in technology skills…