Part-time Instructor - Criminal Justice

Job Title:

"As Needed" part-time Instructor
- Criminal Justice

Location:

GHC
- Floyd Campus; GHC
- Cartersville Instr. Site; GHC
- Marietta Instr. Site; GHC
- Paulding Instr. Site

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Part-Time

Job

Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is a state college within the University System of Georgia, serving more than 6,000 students across Northwest Georgia and surrounding communities. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, GHC offers associate and bachelor's degrees across a broad range of academic disciplines, with flexible learning options available at five instructional locations and online. As a growing institution, GHC is committed to innovation, student success, and strengthening the communities it serves.

GHC is also committed to creating a workplace where employees can grow professionally and make a meaningful impact. Faculty and staff work collaboratively in a dynamic environment that values professional development, employee wellness, innovation, and continuous improvement. Employees have the opportunity to contribute to student achievement, community impact, and the future of higher education in the region.

Part-time Criminal Justice Instructor for a multi-site college in the University System of Georgia. Reporting to the Division Chair for the School of Business and Professional Studies, the instructor is responsible for preparing and delivering in-person instruction in the field of criminal justice. 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.

Essential Duties include

• Course Preparation:
• Develop or follow course syllabi, design lesson plans, and prepare lectures, assignments, and instructional materials.
• Adopt and implement common course objectives
• Attend part-time faculty orientation prior to the beginning of the semester
• Teaching:
• Deliver engaging classroom or online instruction, manage class discussions, and utilize learning management software (like D2L, Blackboard or Canvas).
• Student Assessment:
• Grade quizzes, exams, homework, and projects fairly and submit final grades on time.
• Participate in assessment of student learning outcomes
• Student Support:
• Hold designated virtual or in-person office hours (or meet by appointment) to answer student questions and offer academic guidance.
• Record Keeping:
• Maintain accurate records of student performance data, such as attendance, class participation, and grades

Qualified applicants must possess a master
¿ s degree or a terminal degree in Criminal Justice. If degree is not directly related, a minimum of 18 graduate-level credit hours in the specific subject to be taught. Must have strong communication, organization, and technological proficiency with online education platforms. Prior college-level teaching experience is strongly preferred. Real world professional experience in the subject area is a plus.

Salary determined by instructor part-time pay scale and upon assignment of classes to teach

Official transcripts will be required upon offer of employment

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