Part Time Instructor – Education

Job Title: Part Time Instructor – Education

Location: Middle GA State University

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 291945

About Us Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia’s 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia’s flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Department Information

The Department of Teacher Education and Social Work plays a key role in educational innovations and improvements in the community and economy. Through the outstanding work our faculty, staff, and students, we are helping to improve the lives of people in Middle Georgia, the nation, and the world.

Job Summary The Department of Education within the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences at Middle Georgia State University is seeking candidates for part time Education instructors on the Macon and Cochran campuses. Instructors are needed to teach literacy, math, and/or foundational courses and to supervise field experiences. Courses will be taught face-to-face and in a hybrid format (online and face-to-face). Classes will meet during school hours, evenings, and/or Saturdays.

Required Qualifications Required Educational Qualifications Minimum of a master’s degree in Education, Literacy, Special Education, or a related field.

Required Experience Must have five (5) years of experience teaching in P -12.

Other Qualifications Must hold a teacher certification in Elementary Education in GA

Must be current on new literacy teaching practices

Must be available to teach two Saturdays a month

Preferred Qualifications Teaching in higher education setting in a teacher education program

Required Documents to Attach

• Letter of interest (include availability ¿ school hours, evenings, or Saturdays)
• Curriculum vitae
• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
• Name and contact information of four professional references.

Contact Information

For questions, please contact Dr. Rhonda Amerson, Chair, Department of Education and Social Work at rhonda.amerson@mga.edu

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

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship – Engagement – Adaptability – Learning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University 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 Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 877.251.2644. 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 MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.