Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Political Science Location: SGSC - Waycross Campus Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 284007 About Us Join our Team at South Georgia State College! South Georgia State College is a residential state college of the University System of Georgia (USG).SGSC focuses on a core of strong teaching and personalized academic advising.It has a long and distinguished tradition of serving the people of Georgia. Students pursue associate degrees in 20 programs of study, eight (5) bachelor¿s degrees programs which are transferrable to other institutions or prepare them for careers in a variety of fields and South Georgia State College institution has given residents in South Georgia a chance to further their education since the early 1900s. Location Douglas Campus is located at 100 West College Park Drive| Douglas| GA | 31533 Waycross Campus is located at 2001 S. Georgia Pkwy| Waycross| GA |31503 Valdosta Entry Program is located at 1500 N. Patterson Street| Valdosta| GA |31698 Job Summary The primary duty of a faculty member is teaching. Teaching 15 credit hours per semester in Political Science. Responsibilities Major Duties: Teach 15 semester credit hours per semester / 30 semester credit hours for the academic year (tenure track faculty). Meet each class as scheduled at the designated time and place and for the designated length of time. Maintain a minimum of ten office hours for student consultation per week, appropriate to the time and delivery method of the assigned courses (e.g.., evening, week-end, on-line, or off-campus) and post this information. At the beginning of each course, provide each student with a syllabus per the guidelines in the faculty handbook. Develop new courses and course materials as appropriate. Serve on committees, task forces, and other college-improvement activities. Attend and participate in all college-wide and appropriate School meetings. Support student activities and clubs. Participate in professional development activities on an on-going basis. Stay current in the teaching discipline(s) and the pedagogy of that discipline. Assist advisees with academic planning, scheduling, graduation, registration, and other appropriate academic issues. Submit correct proof rosters and grades in Banner by the assigned deadlines.Record daily attendance according to institutional policy. Submit assessment data to discipline committee chair in a timely manner. Required Qualifications Educational Requirements The completion of a Master's Degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Political Science or related field. Required Experience Two years of teaching experience. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications The Doctorate Degree in the Political Science or related field Preferred Experience Three years of teaching experience Proposed Salary Commensurate with experience. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIES Ability to engage students in higher order learning. Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms. Ability to align instruction with student learning outcomes.

KNOWLEDGE

Adhere to institutional policies and procedures.

SKILLS

Mastery of the teaching discipline. Contact Information For more information or questions about the job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (912) 260-4377, or by email at hr@sgsc.edu .For technical support, please contact OneUSG Connect Support at (877) 251-2644, or by email at support@usg.edu . USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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 . Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at . Conditions of Employment Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and demonstrating your eligibility for employment with South Georgia State College. Position may require credit check (if using PCard, working with cash, etc.). Offers made are 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). The position requires completion of SGSC annual compliance training course such as State Business Transactions, Drug free Workplace, Anti-Harassment Policy, Introduction to Information Security, Workers Compensation, Motor Vehicle Policy, USG Ethics Policy, Conflict of Interests/Outside Activities Policy, Leave Procedures for Faculty and Staff, Georgia Open Records Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Contracts 101. Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. South Georgia State College is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community. Equal Employment Opportunity South Georgia State College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 260-4376. Other Information This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position may travel 25% - 49% of the time Other Information South Georgia State College Mission South Georgia State College, a state college of the University System of Georgia, is a multi-campus, student-centered institution offering high-quality associate and select baccalaureate degree programs. The institution provides innovative teaching and learning experiences, a rich array of student activities and athletic programs, access to unique ecological sites and residential options to create a supportive learning environment. Background Check Standard Enhanced + Education & DMV #J-18808-Ljbffr South Georgia State College

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Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Work at office, Afternoon shift,

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