Part-Time Faculty -- Communication/Public Speaking --Fall 25/Spring 26

Inside Higher Ed; Barnesville (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution located in Georgia is looking for a Part-Time Faculty member to teach courses in Communication and Public Speaking for the Fall 25/Spring 26 semester. The ideal candidate must possess a Master’s Degree with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in the specific area of expertise. This non-benefited position offers an opportunity to make a positive impact on students in a collaborative teaching environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 graduate credits in the specific area of expertise that will be taught.
• Master’s Degree required.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Communication and Public Speaking.
• Engage students in effective learning.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal Communication

Education

Master’s Degree

Doctoral Degree (preferred)

Job description

Part‑Time Faculty – Communication / Public Speaking – Fall 25/Spring 26

Job ID: 284938

Location: Gordon State College – Harris County, GA

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Part‑Time

About Us

Founded in 1852, Gordon State College is a member of the University System of Georgia. The college has a distinctive legacy of excellent scholarship and service. It offers nearly 30 degrees, including multiple associate and baccalaureate pathways for students. With an enrollment of over 3,100 students, GSC provides an intimate academic setting with state‑of‑the‑art classrooms and laboratories. In this environment, students receive individualized attention that only a small college with dedicated faculty and staff can provide.

Job Summary

The Department of Humanities and Fine and Performing Arts seeks a qualified instructor to teach courses in Communication, Public Speaking, and Interpersonal Communication.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 18 graduate credits in the specific area of expertise that will be taught.
• Master’s Degree required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in a field that is an area of specialty at Gordon State College.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial transcripts

Contact Information

• Tony Pearson, Interim Department Chair, Department of Humanities and Fine and Performing Arts – Email: [e-mail] – Phone: [phone]
• Mallarey Bailey, Administrative Assistant, Department of Humanities and Fine and Performing Arts – Email: [e-mail] – Phone: [phone]

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gordon State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the 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 (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75‑50). Human Resources can assist with disability‑related accommodations.

Background Check

An employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation, including a criminal background check, demonstrating employment eligibility with Gordon State College, confirming the credentials and employment history reflected in the 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.