Part-Time Faculty Economics

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi‑campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.

Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800‑member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

The Department of Economics and Finance is part of the Mike Cottrell College of Business (MCCB) and offers a major in finance and minors in economics and Fin Tech. The department resides in the Mike Cottrell College of Business, an AACSB‑accredited college of business that offers programs on five campuses in the North Georgia region. The department has a growing enrollment and a collaborative, energetic faculty engaged in quality research and with a strong focus on high‑quality teaching and student engagement.

The Department of Economics and Finance at the University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a part‑time faculty position in economics in the Mike Cottrell College of Business (MCCB).

Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H‑1B visa petitions. As a public institution, the university's ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa‑related fees.

If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at (706) 867‑4470.

• The most likely teaching schedule for this position will be one section of Economics of Financial Literacy (ECON 1101) on the Cumming campus.
• Use of innovative teaching and learning techniques to provide high‑quality learning experiences for our students is expected.

• Master's degree in economics with at least 18 credit hours of graduate‑level coursework in economics or a commensurate level of professional experience in such fields.
• A successful candidate will also demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to engage students in the learning environment.

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Transcripts, and Teaching Philosophy
• Contact information for three professional references

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by the university in its sole discretion. Confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check are required. Applicants may be subject to a pre‑employment drug test.

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card).
• This position may travel 1% – 24% of the time.
• This position does not require security clearance.

• Position of Trust + Education

• If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course‑by‑course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Find a full list of NACES members at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..