Temporary Faculty Curriculum, Foundations, and Reading

Georgia Southern University; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent university in Georgia is seeking a Temporary Faculty member to teach undergraduate and graduate courses. This role requires a Master’s or Doctoral degree in relevant fields and a commitment to engaging with students in a dynamic learning environment. The faculty member will conduct classes in various formats including face-to-face and online, contributing to institutional student success initiatives. Ideal candidates will have teaching experience and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Educational Psychology, Social Foundations of Education, or related field.
• Earned Doctoral degree for courses 6000 level and above.
• Ability to teach face-to-face undergraduate courses.
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
• Commitment to best practices in instruction, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
• Willingness to teach online courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses for BSED programs.
• Teach in various modalities including online.
• Engage with institutional student success initiatives.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Human relations skills

Customer service

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Doctoral degree for 6000 level courses

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google applications

Job description

Temporary Faculty Curriculum, Foundations, and Reading

Job ID: 290070

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:

About Us: Join Our Team at Georgia Southern! Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world‑class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds! Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world. To learn more about Georgia Southern’s Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/

Location: With more than 26,000 students and 141 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands‑on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458
Armstrong Campus
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419

Job Summary

The Department of Curriculum, Foundations, and Reading is now accepting applications for a pool of part‑time faculty positions for the academic year 2025-2026. These positions are on an as needed, semester‑by‑semester basis. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses for BSED programs or graduate courses for MAT, MEd, EdS, or EdD programs.
• Applicants may be asked to teach in various modalities (face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online).
• Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in one of the following fields: Educational Psychology, Social Foundations of Education, Reading/Literacy Education, or Master's degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in one of these three fields.
• For courses 6000 level or above: Earned Doctoral degree in Education or one of its related subfields with at least 18 graduate semester hours in either Social Foundations of Education, Curriculum Studies, Educational Psychology, Educational Research, or Literacy Education.
• Ability and willingness to teach face‑to‑face undergraduate courses offered Monday through Thursday.
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
• Willingness to teach online courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience in higher education.
• Expertise in at least one or more of the following: learning theory, motivation, assessment, human development, social foundations of education, or reading/literacy education.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a resume or curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Department Chair Dr. Kent Rittschof at [e-mail].

For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at [phone] or [e-mail].

Conditions of Employment

All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy. Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on‑campus. Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University 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. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the 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. Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke‑Free Community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/colleges/education/departments/curriculum-foundations-reading . The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non‑evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.

Background Check

Standard + Education

To apply

to apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=39000&JobOpeningId=290070&PostingSeq=1