Part-Time Instructor (Africana Studies)

Inside Higher Ed; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

A state university in Georgia is seeking a Part-Time Instructor for Africana Studies. The selected candidate will teach courses in their area of expertise and maintain student engagement through various teaching methods. A Master's degree in a relevant discipline and a commitment to teaching excellence is required. This position offers a collaborative environment and a focus on student success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a discipline supported by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.
• A record of mentoring students.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the candidate's area of expertise.
• Prepare course materials and deliver instruction.
• Maintain detailed records of grades and attendance.
• Maintain detailed records of grades and student attendance and model professional decorum.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Effective communication

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Job Title: Part-Time Instructor (Africana Studies)

Location: Valdosta State University

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 221225

Overview

Part-Time Instructor (Africana Studies) at Valdosta State University. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the candidate's area of expertise.

Job Summary

The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the candidate's area of expertise.

Responsibilities

This position involves teaching courses which may be partially at a distance, hybrid, or face-to-face. Responsibilities include preparing course materials; delivering instruction; effectively communicating with students; supporting student learning; maintaining detailed records of grades and student attendance; and modeling professional decorum.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in a discipline supported by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (including graduate courses in African American Studies or related areas such as Africana Studies). Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting. A record of mentoring students.

Other Information

Proposed Salary: Commensurate with experience.

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Conditions of Employment

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Position may require a credit check (if using P-Card, working with Cash, etc.). Completion of VSU’s Annual Compliance Training is required, covering topics such as State Business Transactions, Drug Free Workplace, Anti-Harassment Policy, Information Security, Workers Compensation, Motor Vehicle Policy, USG Ethics Policy, Conflict of Interest/Outside Activities Policy, Leave Procedures for Faculty and Staff, Georgia Open Records Act, FERPA, and Contracts 101. Supervisory positions require training in FMLA and Workers’ Compensation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee based on age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.

Background Check

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