Part Time Instructor - American Government (eCampus)

Middle Georgia State University; Macon (GA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Middle Georgia State University (MGA) seeks a dynamic, part-time online faculty member for eCampus to teach American Government courses using D2L Brightspace, GoVIEW. The position involves delivering high-quality online instruction and facilitating student engagement.

The candidate should hold a relevant master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Political Science and have at least three years of undergraduate teaching experience, including online teaching.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 18 graduate credit hours in Political Science.
• Three years of undergraduate teaching experience, including at least one year online.
• Commitment to student success in online learning; ability to convey difficult concepts online and facilitate understanding.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses using D2L Brightspace (GoVIEW) and provide quality online instruction and facilitation.
• Be available for online office hours or chats and actively participate in course instruction and discussions.

Skills

Online teaching

Course facilitation

Education

Master's degree in Political Science

Tools

D2L Brightspace

Job description

About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree-granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary

eCampus (Middle Georgia State University) seeks a dynamic, innovative part-time online faculty with a successful track record of teaching college level American Government courses in higher education.

Responsibilities

The faculty member will be assigned courses which are taught using D2L Brightspace (GoVIEW) and is responsible in providing quality online instruction/facilitation. Faculty are expected to be available for their online office hours or online chats in addition to being engaged in course instruction and discussions based on the eCampus teaching expectations (as stated in the MOU).

Required Qualifications

Required Educational Qualifications

A relevant master's degree is required with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Political science.

Required Experience

A minimum of three years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level, with at least one year of successful online teaching
Experience with online learning and learning management systems

Other Required Qualifications

A commitment to supporting student success in an online learning environment
Ability to convey difficult concepts online in a manner and to actively facilitate student understanding and success.

Required Documents to Attach

1. A current resume
2. A letter of interest including teaching philosophy
3. A curriculum vitae
4. Names and contact information of three references
5. Unofficial Academic Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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 on-line 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 on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is committed to ensuring a safe learning environment that supports the dignity of all members of the University community. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Middle Georgia State University. Pursuant to Board of Regents Policy Section 6.6, federal and state laws and regulations, and our vision, mission, and values, Middle Georgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.