PT Faculty - Teacher Education (POOL)

Inside Higher Ed; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A Georgia public college is seeking part-time faculty for Teacher Education to teach undergraduate courses. Responsibilities include conducting classes, maintaining student records, and collaborating with colleagues. Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent and have teaching experience. The role offers the opportunity to engage in a dynamic academic environment, supporting future educators in their professional development. Interested candidates should apply online and may reach out for inquiries via the specified contact information.

Qualifications

• 6 months of supervisory experience required.
• Experience in early childhood education preferred.
• Three years of teaching experience in a public K-5 setting preferred.
• Experience with in-person instruction and professional development communities (PDC).

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person classes as scheduled.
• Provide a comprehensive syllabus to students.
• Maintain accurate student performance records.
• Participate in faculty meetings and collaborate with staff.
• Travel to local school systems or the college as necessary.

Skills

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Instructional technology proficiency

Expertise in teaching discipline

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree or 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline

18 graduate semester hours

Job description

Job Title: PT Faculty - Teacher Education (POOL) Location: Atl Metropolitan State College

About Us

Welcome to Atlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC), a University System of Georgia (USG) institution that is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Atlanta Metropolitan State College has a rich history that is tied to the City of Atlanta for which it is appropriately named. The college offers high quality baccalaureate, associate and certificate programs that are challenging, comprehensive and very affordable. Atlanta Metropolitan State College is situated on a beautifully landscaped Southwest Atlanta campus; which is located ten minutes south of downtown Atlanta and fifteen minutes north of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

Job Summary

Atlanta Metropolitan State College is seeking applications for part‑time faculty to teach and/or supervise students in Teacher Education classes. Successful applicants should be able to teach undergraduate level courses, support the goals of a program embedded in a Professional Development Community (PDC) model, and foster preservice elementary teachers’ confidence and efficacy in teaching elementary education in early childhood and special education settings.

Responsibilities

Instruction and Student Support

• Conduct in‑person classes as scheduled, adhering to designated times, locations, and durations.
• Provide students with a comprehensive syllabus in compliance with faculty handbook guidelines.
• Maintain availability for student consultations outside of scheduled class time.

Administrative and Compliance Responsibilities

• Accurately maintain student performance records, including attendance, mid‑term grades, proof rosters, and final grades in Banner by institutional deadlines.
• Submit required assessment data to the Assessment Coordinator at the end of each semester.

Engagement and Collaboration

• Participate in faculty and supervisory meetings as required.
• Collaborate with institutional staff to support program goals and compliance with policies.

Travel and Supervision (if applicable)

• Travel to local school systems or Atlanta Metropolitan State College as necessary.
• Conduct site visits for students in field placements if supervisory responsibilities are assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree or 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline. Experience: 6 months supervisory experience; experience or exposure in early childhood.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience: Three years teaching experience in a public‑school K‑5 setting. Georgia teaching certificate.

Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Effectively engage students in critical thinking and higher‑order learning activities.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats.
• Design and deliver instruction that aligns with established student learning outcomes.
• Comply with institutional policies, procedures, and standards.

Skills

• Proven record of excellence in teaching, with a strong commitment to student success.
• Expertise and mastery in the teaching discipline.
• Proficiency in the use of instructional technologies and digital tools to enhance learning.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to foster positive relationships with students, colleagues, and stakeholders.

Contact Information

Applications must be submitted online. For further inquiries, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [e-mail] or 404‑756‑4047.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check; demonstrating eligibility for employment with Atlanta Metropolitan State College, as determined by the institution 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Atlanta Metropolitan State College is an equal employment opportunity employer. Atlanta Metropolitan State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or military/veteran status.

Accommodations

The physical demands are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform job functions. Individuals requiring disability‑related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].