Lecturer - Communications

Inside Higher Ed; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A state college in Georgia is seeking a Lecturer in Communications for a full-time role at GHC – Floyd Campus. The successful candidate will teach 18 credit hours and create instructional materials while adhering to faculty expectations. A minimum master’s degree with 18 graduate hours is required. This role offers an annual salary of $45,000 and requires strong organizational, communication, and instructional technology skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand, support, and carry out the college's mission.
• Teach a full load of 18 credit hours in both fall and spring terms.
• Regularly review and update course‐related materials.
• Provide a digital copy of the course syllabus to students by the first day of term.
• Inform students about assessment methods through the syllabus.
• Objectively assess student work and provide timely feedback.
• Prepare for class sessions, presenting material in an organized manner.
• Incorporate conversations about academic success into student interactions.

Skills

Knowledge of academic requirements and discipline

Skills with instructional technology

Skill in oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Minimum master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the discipline

Job description

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 and bachelor’s degrees both in the classroom and online.

Position Overview

Job Title: Lecturer – Communications
Location: GHC – Floyd Campus
Employment: Regular, Full‑Time
Job ID: 295943

Job Summary

This position is responsible for creating, evaluating, and delivering high‑quality instructional materials to Georgia Highlands College students. The role requires adherence to the teaching section of the Expectations of the Teaching Faculty.

Responsibilities

• Understand, support, and carry out the college's mission, vision, values, and comply with government and accrediting mandates.
• Teach a full load of 18 credit hours in both fall and spring terms.
• Regularly review and update course‐related materials, including a syllabus containing all required information.
• Provide a digital copy of the course syllabus and objectives to all students no later than the first day of term; the syllabus should be available in D2L.
• Inform students about assessment methods and criteria through the syllabus, ensuring alignment with Student Learning Outcomes.
• Objectively assess student work, correct grading errors, and return assignments in a timely manner, offering useful feedback throughout the course.
• Model effective oral and written communication.
• Prepare for each class session, presenting material in an organized, enthusiastic manner.
• Follow best practices in designing, implementing, and teaching all courses.
• Participate in advising and new‑student orientations as required.
• Incorporate conversations about academic success, career goals, and graduation into student interactions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the discipline.

Compensation

Proposed Salary: $45,000 annually.

Documents to Attach

• Cover Letter
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of academic requirements and discipline.
• Skills with instructional technology.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Organizational skills to keep accurate and timely records.

Contact Information

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Conditions of Employment

Employment offers are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check, and confirmation of credentials and employment history. Offers are made subject to applicable federal and state laws, institutional statutes, rules, regulations and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.