Part-Time Faculty, Science Education

Inside Higher Ed; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional multi-campus university is seeking a part-time faculty member for science education courses at the Blue Ridge Campus. This role requires a master's degree, with a doctorate preferred, and demonstrated excellence in teaching. Responsibilities include teaching specific courses and collaborating in cross-disciplinary groups. Applicants must provide various documents, including a CV and references. This university values integrity, excellence, accountability, and respect, and offers a robust educational environment for students.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching is essential.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for teaching one or more science education courses (EDUC 2110/2120/2130) and work collaboratively in cross-disciplinary groups.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Education

Master's degree

Doctorate degree

Job description

Job Title: Part-Time Faculty, Science Education
Location: UNG - Blue Ridge Campus
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 290485

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The UNG Department of Middle, Secondary, and P12 Education invites applicants for a part-time faculty to teach one or more science education courses (EDUC 2110/2120/2130) and work collaboratively in cross-disciplinary groups.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for teaching one or more science education courses (EDUC 2110/2120/2130) and work collaboratively in cross-disciplinary groups.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree is required. Doctorate degree preferred.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching is essential.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student‑focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co‑curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

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 North Georgia, as determined by University of North 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.

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card).
• This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education

Special Applicant Instructions

• If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Find a full list of NACES members at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.