Religion: Part Time Faculty - AY 25-26

Inside Higher Ed; Lawrenceville (GA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-regarded academic institution in Georgia is seeking part-time faculty for Religion for the academic year 2025-2026. Candidates must have a Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline. Responsibilities include developing course curricula and evaluating student progress. The position may involve face-to-face, online, or hybrid formats and requires a commitment to student engagement and innovative teaching.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline.
• Preferred: terminal degree in the teaching discipline and 1 year of college-level teaching.
• Sustained professional engagement demonstrating currency in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Develop course curricula, including syllabus, lesson plans, and assignments.
• Review and recommend student learning materials.
• Evaluate students to measure their progress.
• Timely and accurate submission of required instructional documentation.

Skills

College teaching

Curriculum development

Assessment of student learning

Education

Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline

Terminal degree in teaching discipline

Job description

Job Information

Job Title: Religion: Part Time Faculty - AY 25-26

Location: Georgia Gwinnett College

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 281571

About Us

Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) was founded in 2005 and is dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience. We strive to support students throughout their academic journey and value the well-being and professional growth of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a culture that emphasizes student success and community impact.

Job Summary

Georgia Gwinnett College is now accepting applications for part-time faculty positions in Religion in the School of Liberal Arts for the academic year (2025-2026). The posting will remain active for AY25-26 hiring (Fall, Spring, and Summer). Part-Time faculty positions are semester-based, report to the Department Chair, and may be conducted in face-to-face, online, hybrid, or blended formats. Positions are on an as-needed basis and may require additional time outside of class for student feedback and meetings. Classes are offered in the fall, spring, and/or summer with morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend offerings.

Responsibilities

1. Developing course curricula, including the syllabus, lesson plans, and graded assignments, in accordance with the requirements of the upper division program and in consultation with the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.
2. Reviewing, evaluating and recommending student learning materials.
3. Evaluating students to measure their progress in achieving institutional and course goals.
4. Timely and accurate submission of required paperwork related to instruction.

Required Qualifications

A minimum of a master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours (or 30 quarter hours) in the teaching discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree in the teaching discipline
• 1-year college-level teaching
• Sustained professional engagement that demonstrates relevance and currency in the field of teaching

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge: Strong commitment to undergraduate education, student engagement, and service to the college and community. GGC values innovative teaching, advising, and mentoring (advising and mentoring are expected of all faculty).

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia (USG) values Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These standards guide all members of the USG community. More details are available in USG policies on the USG website.

Conditions of Employment

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and may require a background investigation, including a criminal background check, credential verification, and possibly a credit check. Some offers may be subject to pre-employment drug testing and applicable laws and regulations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Gwinnett College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It recruits, hires, trains, and promotes without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable laws.

Accommodations

For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event including the application process or to obtain print materials, please contact HR at [phone] or email [e-mail].

Other Information

Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. Georgia is an open records state.