Part-Time Faculty--Business Disciplines--Fall 26/Spring 27

About Us

Founded in 1852, GSC is a member of the University System of Georgia. The college has a distinctive legacy of excellent scholarship and service. GSC offers nearly 30 degrees, which includes multiple associate and baccalaureate pathways for students. With an enrollment of over 3,100 students, GSC offers an intimate academic setting with state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories. In this setting, students receive individualized attention that only a small college with dedicated faculty and staff can provide.

Job Summary

Gordon State College is recruiting for part-time faculty to teach courses in various disciplines including:

• Accounting

• Economics

• Entrepreneurship

• Finance

• General Business

• Human Resource

• Information System

• Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Responsibilities

Teaching: Teach assigned courses in the School of Business, ensuring high-quality delivery of content and student engagement.

Curriculum Development: Contribute to the development, review, and updating of course materials and syllabus to ensure alignment with industry trends and academic standards.

Student Support: Provide timely feedback on assignments, assessments, and exams; hold office hours for student consultations; and offer academic guidance and mentorship.

Assessment and Grading: Assess student performance through assignments, tests, projects, and other methods as defined by the course syllabus.

Collaboration: Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to the development of academic initiatives. Collaborate with fellow faculty members to improve instructional quality and student success.

Professional Development: Stay updated on the latest research, teaching methods, and industry practices to continuously improve instructional effectiveness and stay relevant in the field.

Administrative Responsibilities: Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and any other necessary documentation.

Required Qualifications

Masters degree in Management, Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Information System or related field, with 18 or more semester credit hours in that discipline.

Two (2) years teaching experience in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate degree (PhD, DBA) in teaching discipline.

Three (3) - Five (5) years of professional experience in a business-related field, preferably in the industry relevant to the courses being taught.

Required Documents to Attach

Resume / Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter

Unofficial transcripts

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs. Advanced user of MS Office applications, such as Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint.

Experienced user of Zoom to set up meetings/sessions with students.

Experienced using Learning Management System (LMS), Blackboard, Canvas, Brightspace D2L, etc.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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

Commitment to Excellence: Prioritize high standards in all endeavors, striving for distinction in education, research, and community engagement.

Student Success: Focus on enhancing regional workforce by effectively preparing students for successful careers, thereby ensuring a substantial return on their educational investment.

Innovation and Creativity: Encourage creative thinking and innovative solutions, driving progress and adapting to the evolving needs of our society and the wider world.

Belonging: Embrace and celebrate multiple perspectives, fostering an environment that enriches learning and promotes respect and understanding.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gordon State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of Gordon State College to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate 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 questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Gordon State College Office of Human Resources at 678.359.5011. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with Gordon State College, as determined by Gordon State College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Other Information

This is a part time, non-benefited position.