Geology PT Faculty; POOL

Job Title

Geology PT Faculty (POOL)

UWG Recruiting Location

Temporary

Part-Time

267850

The Geology Program is seeking part-time, adjunct faculty to teach introductory geology lecture and laboratory courses for Geology majors and non-majors and/or intermediate/advanced Geology courses depending upon specific qualifications. Part-time faculty are critical to the mission of the Geology Program. Part-time positions may or may not be available every semester; part-time faculty are hired as needed. However, part-time opportunities are typically available each semester.

• To teach introductory geology lecture and/or laboratory courses (e.g., GEOL 1121, 1121L, 1122, and 1122L).
• To teach intermediate and advanced geology courses (e.g., hydrology), depending upon the applicant’s area of expertise and specific qualifications.

• Minimum of 18 graduate level course credits in geology or a geology-related discipline.
• Candidates must provide information/references that support teaching effectiveness.

• Master's or Doctoral Degree in Geology or related discipline.
• Applications and credentials (e.g., M.S. in Geology or related discipline) should correlate with the specific areas of application.
• Teaching experience in lecture and laboratory settings.

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Conditions of Employment:
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made subject to applicable federal and state laws, BOR policies, and USG regulations, which are available for review upon request.

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Since 1906, the University of West Georgia (UWG) is a residential, doctoral comprehensive university offering a broad undergraduate and graduate curriculum with a liberal arts foundation. UWG serves approximately 13,000 students across more than 100 programs and is located about 40 miles west of Atlanta. UWG emphasizes a student-centered business model and has received recognition from various ranking organizations for its programs.

The university aims to support the talent needs of western Georgia and the Atlanta metropolitan area while contributing to regional development.