Lecturer - English

Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated instructor to create and deliver quality instructional materials to students. This role involves teaching a full load of courses, regularly updating course materials, and providing constructive feedback to students. The ideal candidate will possess a master's degree and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills. Join a progressive college that values employee growth and fosters a supportive environment for both staff and students. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on students' academic journeys while working in a dynamic and rewarding setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum master's degree with 18 graduate hours in discipline required.
• Strong skills in oral and written communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach a full load of 18 credit hours in both fall and spring terms.
• Regularly review and update course-related material including syllabi.
• Assess student work objectively and provide timely feedback.

Skills

Instructional Technology Skills

Oral Communication Skills

Written Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

D2L (Desire2Learn)

Job description

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

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 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.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for creating, evaluating, and delivering quality instructional materials to Georgia Highlands College (GHC) students. The position is required to adhere to the Teaching section of the Expectations of the Teaching Faculty.

Responsibilities

1. Understand, support, and carry out the college's mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies.
2. Teach a full load of 18 credit hours in both fall and spring terms.
3. Regularly review and update course-related material including a course syllabus containing all required information.
4. Provide a digital copy of the course syllabus and course objectives to all students no later than the first day of term. The course syllabus should be available to students in D2L.
5. Inform students regarding the methods and criteria that will be used for student assessment, ensuring that the assessment aligns with the Student Learning Outcomes published in the syllabus.
6. Objectively assess student work and be willing to correct any errors in the assessments or in the grading of the assessments, and return student assignments in a timely fashion, regularly providing useful feedback to students throughout the course.
7. Model effective oral and written communication.
8. Prepare effectively for each class session, presenting material in a relevant and organized manner while displaying knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject matter.
9. Follow established best practices in designing, implementing, and teaching all courses.
10. Participate in advising and new student orientations as required.
11. Incorporate conversations about academic success, career goals, and graduation into student interactions.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Minimum master's degree with 18 graduate hours in discipline.

Proposed Salary

$42,000 - $50,000 yr

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.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

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.

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