"As Needed" Part-time Instructor - Statistics

About Us

Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is a state college within the University System of Georgia, serving more than 6,000 students across Northwest Georgia and surrounding communities. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, GHC offers associate and bachelors degrees across a broad range of academic disciplines, with flexible learning options available at five instructional locations and online. As a growing institution, GHC is committed to innovation, student success, and strengthening the communities it serves.

GHC is also committed to creating a workplace where employees can grow professionally and make a meaningful impact. Faculty and staff work collaboratively in a dynamic environment that values professional development, emducation in the region.ployee wellness, innovation, and continuous improvement. Employees have the opportunity to contribute to student achievement, community impact, and the future of higher education.

Job Summary

Part-time instructors deliver quality instruction in specific subject areas on an as-needed basis. They focus primarily on teaching students rather than conducting academic research or handling major administrative duties. Courses may take place in person, online, or in a hybrid format. Part-time instructors teach specific college courses on a temporary, contractual, and non-tenure basis.

This is a pooled position which will remain open until July 2027. Refreshed pooled positions will be posted annually.

Responsibilities

• Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the colleges mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies.
• Teaches up to 6 credit hours per academic semester as assigned (day, evening or weekend) at one or more of the GHC locations as some classes may require additional locations. Location is subject to change as needed.
• Teaches up to three undergraduate courses in Elementary Statistics.
• Adopts and implements common course objectives as required by the division and discipline
• Offers professional assistance in curriculum development, review, and instructional materials selection
• Manages courses through systematic use of appropriate syllabi and accurate professional records of students class performance, attendance and grades. Adopts and implements common course objectives
• Participates in assessment of student learning outcomes
• Attends part-time faculty orientation prior to the beginning of the semester
• Engages in functions of evidence-based academic and program assessment, as required for accreditation, college compliance, and continuous review and improvement of student learning outcomes
• Pursues continued professional development in academic discipline, technological applications for the classroom, and innovations and enhancement in teaching and learning
• Performs related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Math or Statistics, or 18 graduate hours in Math or Statistics, or 3+ years experience in teaching Math or Statistics in K-12

Preferred Qualifications

Masters Degree in Math or Statistics

Proposed Salary

The salary rate is up to $1000 per credit hour in accordance with the part-time faculty pay schedule.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial transcript with the application. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at jobs@highlands.edu

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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.

Institutional Values

Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is committed to fostering a culture grounded in integrity, excellence, accountability, and respect. As a member of the University System of Georgia, GHC embraces these core values while advancing its commitment to student success, access, inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and service to the communities it serves.

Employees are expected to demonstrate these values through their work, interactions with students and colleagues, decision-making, and commitment to the mission and success of Georgia Highlands College.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Accommodations

Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in the application, interview, or selection process.

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation should contact the Office of Human Resources at jobs@highlands.edu, or call 706-802-5483, as early as possible in the recruitment process to discuss their accommodation needs.

Clery Disclosure

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act. A Campus Security Authority is an individual or group designated by the institution who has certain responsibilities for reporting allegations of Clery-reportable crimes of which they become aware.

Employees designated as CSAs are required to complete applicable Clery training and follow Georgia Highlands College procedures for reporting crimes and incidents covered by the Clery Act.