Part-Time Instructor- ASU 1101

Albany State University; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 1,500 - 2,700; Part time

Job summary

Albany State University seeks a Part‑Time Instructor to deliver the ASU 1101 first‑year seminar. The role focuses on student engagement, academic success, and retention, including teaching required outcomes, integrating focus area assignments, and collaborating with P3 mentors and learning community partners.

The instructor will communicate with students and colleagues, participate in professional development and University College meetings, and monitor progress through regular reporting and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher is required.
• Preference for status as part‑time or full‑time staff or faculty at Albany State University.
• Experience teaching first‑year students is preferred.
• Involvement in retention or student success work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain supervisor’s approval to teach ASU 1101.
• Attend professional development training in Spring and Summer 2026.
• Teach required course goals and learning outcomes.
• Maintain regular communication with other learning community instructors.
• Attend monthly UC Town Hall meetings.
• Prepare and submit weekly progress reports on student performance.
• Incorporate the assigned P3 mentor in course delivery.
• Incorporate assignments based on the assigned focus area.
• Use a point system for grading all ASU 1101 assignments using GA View.
• Create an engaging environment and hold students accountable for learning.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Course grading

LMS proficiency

Student engagement

Education

Master’s degree or higher

Tools

GA View

Job description

Job Title

Part‑Time Instructor – ASU 1101

Location

Albany State Rec. Location

About Us

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Job Summary

The ASU 1101 Instructor is responsible for delivering a high‑quality first‑year seminar experience that supports student engagement, academic success, and retention. This role includes teaching required course goals and learning outcomes, incorporating assigned focus‑area assignments, and collaborating with P3 mentors and learning community partners to enhance student learning. The instructor maintains consistent communication with students and colleagues, participates in required professional development and University College meetings, and monitors student progress through regular reporting and assessment. Through intentional instruction, structured grading practices, and proactive student support, the instructor fosters an engaging and accountable learning environment that promotes student success.

Responsibilities

• Obtain supervisor’s approval to teach ASU 1101
• Attend professional development training in Spring and Summer 2026
• Teach required course goals and learning outcomes
• Maintain regular and appropriate communication with other learning community instructors (if teaching within a learning community)
• Attend monthly UC Town Hall meetings
• Prepare and submit weekly progress reports on student performance
• Incorporate the assigned P3 mentor in the course delivery and instruction
• Incorporate assignments created based on the assigned focus area
• Use a point system for grading all ASU 1101 assignments using the gradebook feature of GA View
• Create an engaged student environment by supporting, encouraging, and holding all students accountable for their learning experience

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher required
• Hold status as part‑time or full‑time staff or faculty at Albany State University (preferred)
• Experience teaching first‑year students (preferred)
• Involvement in retention and/or student success‑related work (preferred)
• Scholarship research or presentations related to first‑year experience (preferred)

Salary

Salary is on a per‑course rate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of ASU history and traditions, campus resources, and partners
• Knowledge of first‑year student development, retention strategies, and practices that support persistence and degree completion
• Ability to create an inclusive, supportive learning environment that fosters student belonging, engagement, and academic confidence
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for building meaningful relationships with diverse student populations and campus partners
• Skill in identifying and supporting at‑risk students through early alert practices, progress monitoring, and timely intervention
• Knowledge of high‑impact practices and experiential learning strategies that enhance student engagement and motivation
• Proficiency in learning management systems and electronic gradebooks to provide transparent grading and timely, constructive feedback
• Ability to collaborate effectively within learning communities and with mentors, advisors, and student support services
• Ability to balance academic rigor with empathy, accountability, and flexibility to support student success and retention

Employment Conditions

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University. Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage, a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle, and a successful pre‑employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community.