Part-time Instructors in Physical Sciences

Job Title

Part‑time Instructors in Physical Sciences

Dalton State College

Temporary

Part‑Time

264532

Dalton State College delivers a transformational education experience in a community serving more than 5,000 students through its two campuses and online programs. A member of the University System of Georgia, we provide access to high‑quality bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, and career and teaching certificate programs that are responsive to regional and state needs. Located about 90 minutes from Atlanta and 30 minutes from Chattanooga, Dalton State is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in northwest Georgia and is surrounded by abundant outdoor recreation opportunities.

We attract students from 35 countries and 26 states. Approximately half of our students are first‑generation college students. Dalton State is Georgia’s first federally‑designated Hispanic‑Serving Institution (HSI); through this designation, we administer a Title V and a Title III HSI STEM Grant program that benefit all students.

Our mission and values undergird our commitment to creating a sense of belonging for all students and to ensuring their success. Dalton State was ranked #1 in the nation for Student Experience in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings and the #2 most recommended institution in the country in 2025. In addition, we are proud to have been recognized in 2024 as one of 75 “Great Colleges to Work For” by Modern Think, along with an Honor Roll distinction.

The School of Arts and Sciences at Dalton State College invites applicants for part‑time instructors in the following disciplines: astronomy, chemistry, engineering, physics, and sustainability. Teaching assignments may include day, evening, off‑campus, or online courses. Qualified local high school teachers interested in teaching dual enrollment courses at their school are also invited to apply. A complete application must include a letter of interest, a curriculum vita, and unofficial transcripts of all college work (official transcripts are required upon hiring).

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

• Teach courses at the undergraduate level.

• An earned Master’s degree, Doctorate preferred, with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the specified field or a closely related discipline.

• College classroom teaching experience.
• Earned Doctorate.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to teach in face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online classrooms.
• Willingness to accommodate a variety of learning styles and use applied learning approaches.
• Support the DSC Vision, Mission and Values and foster an environment of diversity in culture, thought and experience.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of Dalton State College (DSC). As a member of the University System of Georgia, we follow the Board of Regents’ policy, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any DSC program or activity because of the individual's protected status;

nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure, shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for all such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the individual is being considered.

At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

Dalton State College is an Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact Dalton State College’s Office of Human Resources at 706‑272‑2034. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 706‑272‑2034.