Part Time Faculty - Counseling, Higher Ed, & Speech-Language Pathology (POOL)

University of West Georgia; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of West Georgia is seeking part-time faculty for Counseling, Higher Education, and Speech-Language Pathology. This temporary role involves teaching classes in these areas, with positions available each semester. Candidates should have a Master's Degree and relevant teaching experience.

Applicants must be willing to comply with employment conditions, including background checks. The University values diversity and equal opportunity in its hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Higher Education, or Speech-Language Pathology.
• Preferably 2 years of work experience in these areas.
• Willingness to learn teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes in Counseling, Higher Education, and Speech-Language Pathology programs.
• Participate in departmental activities.

Skills

Teaching experience

Knowledge of accreditation standards

Familiarity with certification requirements

Education

Master's Degree or higher in Counseling, Higher Education, or Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Job Title

Part Time Faculty - Counseling, Higher Ed, & Speech-Language Pathology (POOL)

Location

UWG Recruiting Location

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Full/Part Time

Part‑Time

Job ID

299060

Job Summary

The Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Speech‑Language Pathology (CHS) in the College of Education (COE) is seeking part‑time adjunct faculty to teach classes in our programs. These positions may be available every semester.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree (SLPA BSEd; Clinical Courses), EdS (Counseling MEd, SLPA MEd), or EdD/PhD (SLPA MEd, Counseling MEd, Counseling EdD, HESA) in one of our department areas: Counseling, Higher Education, or Speech‑Language Pathology.
• Work experience in one of these three areas. Preferably 2 years.
• Knowledge of and a willingness to learn effective practices for teaching and/or supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education Specialist Degree in one of our department areas.
• Supervision experience.
• Experience teaching in a fully online or hybrid environment.
• Familiarity and experience with practitioner certification requirements in Georgia and nationally.
• Knowledge of national accreditation standards as applicable.

Apply Before Date

Applications are accepted year‑round and will continue until positions are filled.

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 the University of West Georgia, as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre‑employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of West Georgia is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University of West Georgia 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).

Other Information

• CV
• Three reference contacts to include email address and phone number
• Unofficial transcripts
• Cover letter detailing which programs/courses you would be interested in teaching. Details about our programs and classes are accessible via https://www.westga.edu/academics/programs.php