Part-Time Instructor (Online College Education)

Inside Higher Ed; Valdosta (GA); Remote; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Valdosta is seeking a qualified Part-Time Instructor for its online college to teach courses in Elementary and Middle Grades Education. The ideal candidate should possess a Master's degree and three years of teaching experience in K-8 grades, demonstrating a strong commitment to effective online teaching. This position offers a flexible part-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher required at the time of appointment.
• Three years of teaching experience in K-8 grades.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach online courses in the Department of Elementary, Middle Grades, and/or Curriculum and Instruction.
• Allocate 100% of time to teaching.

Skills

Effective online teaching

Collaboration

Mentoring students

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Elementary, Middle Grades, or Curriculum and Instruction

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Part-Time Instructor (Online College Education)

Location: Valdosta State University

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 231531

Job Summary

The Department of Teacher Education housed in the Dewar College of Education and Human Services seeks qualified applicants to teach on a part-time basis in the newly created VSU Online College. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the candidate's area of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Teaching online courses in the Department of Elementary, Middle Grades, and/or Curriculum and Instruction.
• 100% teaching allocation.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher at the time of appointment in Elementary, Middle Grades, or Curriculum and Instruction;
• Three years teaching experience in K-8 grades;
• A record of effective online teaching appropriate to the applicant's career stage;
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Compensation

Commensurate with experience

USG Core Values

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 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.

Conditions of Employment

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Position may require credit check (if using P-Card, working with Cash, etc.).

Position requires completion of VSU's Annual Compliance Training course (such as State Business Transactions, Drug Free Workplace, Anti-Harassment Policy, Introduction to 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, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and Contracts 101. Supervisory positions require training in FMLA and Worker's 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 of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.

Background Check

Standard

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-Time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Online Audio and Video Media