Part-Time Faculty - Psychology and Human Services -Fall 26/Spring 27

Gordon State College; Barnesville (GA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

Gordon State College is seeking part-time faculty to teach courses in Psychology and Human Services, including Introductory Psychology, Sociology, and related subjects. Responsibilities include teaching, curriculum development, student support, and assessment.

Qualifications include a Master’s in a related field, 18+ credit hours in discipline, and two years of teaching experience. Doctorate and 3–5 years in human services are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Social Work or related field with 18+ semester credit hours in that discipline.
• Two years teaching experience in higher education.
• Doctorate degree in teaching discipline (preferred).
• Three to five years of professional experience in a human services-related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Teaching assigned courses in Psychology and related disciplines with high-quality delivery.
• Curriculum development; update materials and align with academic standards.
• Provide timely feedback, hold office hours, and mentor students.
• Assess student work using defined course rubrics and grading policies.
• Collaborate with faculty to improve instructional quality and student success.
• Engage in professional development to stay current in the field.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grades, and documentation.

Skills

Tech proficiency

Lecture delivery

Curriculum development

Student engagement

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Social Work or related field

18+ semester hour credits in discipline

Doctorate degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office suite

Zoom

LMS platforms (Blackboard/Canvas/Brightspace)

Job description

Part-Time Faculty – Psychology and Human Services (Fall 26/Spring 27)

Location: Gordon State College
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 297469

About Us

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

Job Summary

Gordon State College is recruiting for part-time faculty to teach courses in various disciplines including:

• Introductory Psychology
• Introductory Sociology
• Human Growth & Development
• Psychology of Adjustment
• Counseling
• Family Systems
• CyberPsychology
• Social Work, policies, programs, laws and ethics

Responsibilities

Teaching: Teach assigned courses in the School of Business and Professional Studies, ensuring high-quality delivery of content and student engagement.

Curriculum Development: Contribute to the development, review, and updating of course materials and syllabus to ensure alignment with industry trends and academic standards.

Student Support: Provide timely feedback on assignments, assessments, and exams; hold office hours for student consultations; and offer academic guidance and mentorship.

Assessment and Grading: Assess student performance through assignments, tests, projects, and other methods as defined by the course syllabus.

Collaboration: Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to the development of academic initiatives. Collaborate with fellow faculty members to improve instructional quality and student success.

Professional Development: Stay updated on the latest research, teaching methods, and industry practices to continuously improve instructional effectiveness and stay relevant in the field.

Administrative Responsibilities: Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and any other necessary documentation.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in fields of Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Social Work or related field, with 18 or more semester credit hours in that discipline.

Two (2) years teaching experience in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate degree in teaching discipline.

Three (3) - Five (5) years of professional experience in a human services-related field, preferably in the field relevant to the courses being taught.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial transcripts

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs. Advanced user of MS Office applications, such as Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Experienced user of Zoom to set up meetings/sessions with students.
• Experienced user of Learning Management System (LMS), Blackboard, Canvas, Brightspace D2L, etc.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gordon State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of Gordon State 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).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Gordon State College Office of Human Resources at 678.359.5011. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with Gordon State College, as determined by Gordon State College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your 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.