Lecturer - Business

Overview

Job Title:

Lecturer - Business

Location:

GHC - Cartersville Instr. Site

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor s degree options both in the classroom and online.

We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerous awards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees. This includes our most recent honor of being recognized as one of the semifinalists for the 2023 and 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

This position is responsible for creating, evaluating, and delivering quality instructional materials to Georgia Highlands College students. The position is required to adhere to the teaching section of the Expectations of the Teaching Faculty
.

• Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college s mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies.
• Teach a full load of 18 credit hours in both fall and spring terms
• Regularly review and update course-related material including a course syllabus containing all required information
• Provide a digital copy of the course syllabus and course objectives to all students no later than the first day of term. The course syllabus should be available to students in D2L.
• Through the syllabus and other published course materials, inform students regarding the methods and criteria that will be used for student assessment, and ensure that the assessment aligns with the Student Learning Outcomes published in the syllabus
• Objectively assess student work and be willing to correct any errors in the assessments or in the grading of the assessments, and return student assignments in a timely fashion, regularly providing useful feedback to students throughout the course
• Model effective oral and written communication
• Prepare effectively for each class session, presenting material in a relevant and organized manner while displaying knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject matter
• Follow established best practices in designing, implementing, and teaching all courses
• Participate in advising and new student orientations as required
• Incorporate conversations about academic success, career goals, and graduation into student interactions
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Minimum master s degree with 18 graduate hours in discipline

Proposed Salary:
Commensurate with experience

• Knowledge of academic requirements and discipline
• Skills with instructional technology
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Organizational skills to keep accurate and timely records

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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Offers are made 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), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Georgia Highlands College provides equal…