Sociology: Part-Time Faculty - AY 26-27

Georgia Gwinnett College; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Georgia Gwinnett College is seeking a part-time faculty member in Sociology for the 2026-2027 academic year. This position involves developing course curricula and evaluating student progress. Candidates should hold a master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline.

The role may include teaching in person or online and requires a commitment to undergraduate education and student engagement. Ideal candidates have prior college-level teaching experience and demonstrate active engagement in their field.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline.
• 1-year college-level teaching experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated relevance and currency in the field of teaching.

Responsibilities

• Develop course curricula and syllabi in consultation with the Associate Provost.
• Evaluate students to measure their progress.
• Submit required paperwork related to instruction on time.

Skills

Commitment to undergraduate education

Student engagement

Service to the college

Education

Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours

Job description

Job Title: Sociology: Part-Time Faculty - AY 26-27

Location: Georgia Gwinnett College

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 295123

Job Summary

Georgia Gwinnett College is now accepting applications for part‑time faculty positions in Sociology in the School of Liberal Arts for the academic year 2026-2027. Positions are semester‑based and report directly to the Department Chair. Courses may be conducted in various delivery modes—face‑to‑face, online, hybrid, or blended formats. Positions are on an as‑needed basis and may require additional time outside of class to provide written feedback to students and meet individually with students throughout the semester. Part‑time faculty may teach in the fall, spring, and/or summer semesters. Classes are offered morning, afternoon, and evening, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Reviewing, evaluating and recommending student learning materials.
• Evaluating students to measure their progress in achieving institutional and course goals.
• 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

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).

Conditions of Employment

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and proof of eligibility will be required upon acceptance of an employment offer.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC). Confirmation of credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check, will be required. Applicants may be subject to a pre‑employment drug test.

Offers are subject to the applicable federal laws, state laws, statutes, rules and regulations of this institution, and to the bylaws and policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Gwinnett College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Georgia Gwinnett College to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). For individuals requiring disability‑related accommodations for participation in any event including the application, interview process, or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact HR at (678) 407‑5746 or email [e-mail].

Background Check

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