Paralegal Studies: Part Time Faculty AY

Overview

Job Title: Paralegal Studies:
Part Time Faculty AY 25-26

Location: Georgia Gwinnett College

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job : 281585

Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) is dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience. We are committed to supporting our students throughout their academic journey and valuing the well-being and professional growth of our employees.

Located in Gwinnett County, GGC offers a modern campus and a vibrant community that enhances the college experience. Our faculty and staff contribute to student success and community impact.

Georgia Gwinnett College is now accepting applications for part-time faculty positions in Paralegal Studies (Political Science) in the School of Liberal Arts for the academic year ). The posting will remain active for AY25-26 hiring (Fall, Spring, and Summer). Part-Time faculty positions are semester-based and report directly to the Department Chair. Courses may be conducted in various delivery modes, such as face-to-face, online, hybrid and/or blended formats.

These positions are on an as-needed basis. Positions require additional time outside of class to provide written feedback to students and to meet individually with students throughout the semester. Part-Time faculty may teach in the fall, spring, and/or summer semesters. Classes at Georgia Gwinnett College are offered morning, afternoon and evening including weekends.

A minimum of a master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours (or 30 quarter hours) in the teaching discipline.

• Terminal degree in the teaching discipline
• 1-year college-level teaching
• Sustained professional engagement that demonstrates relevance and currency in the field of teaching.

KNOWLEDGE
Strong commitment to undergraduate education, student engagement, and service to the college and community. GGC values innovative teaching, advising, and mentoring (advising and mentoring are expected of all faculty).

The University System of Georgia is comprised of 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details on the USG Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 at the USG policy manual. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and proof of eligibility will be contemporaneously required upon acceptance of an employment offer. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check, and may include a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are subject to applicable laws and policies of the institution and the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG).

Georgia Gwinnett College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Georgia Gwinnett College to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.

For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event including the application or interview process, or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact HR at  or email hr.

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Due to the volume of applications, applicants may not receive a reply from the College unless selected for an interview. Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. Georgia is an open records state.