American Government Instructor

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Job Title:  

American Government Instructor (PT)

Agency:

Albany Technical College

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000007209

Shift:

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

SALARY IS COMMENSURATE WITH EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Job Description:

Albany Technical College seeks a part-time instructor for POLS 1101: American Government. Under general supervision, the instructor for the public speaking classes at the General Education associate degree level will be responsible for managing online and/or hybrid classes. The instructor will evaluate student progress and performance in attaining goals and objectives, prepare and maintain all required documentation and administrative reports, maintain a secure classroom environment, and strive to contribute to the overall success of the college and its students.  He/she must have computer skills, basic knowledge of online instructional delivery, familiarity with learning platforms used in post-secondary education, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.  

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Political Science, American Government, or Master’s degree in a related field, and 18 graduate semester hours in Political Science or American Government.  

Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral degree in Political Science, American Government, or a Juris Doctorate, *AND* have three (3) years of teaching experience at the secondary and/or post-secondary level. 

Physical Demands: Work may be performed in a classroom environment with intermittent sitting or walking in various settings. Full range of hand and finger motion may berequired for data entry purposes.  

Salary/Benefits: This is a part-time position and does not include insurance benefits; work hours will not exceed 29 per week.  Salary is commensurate with education and work experience.  Work schedule may include day, evening, and/or online courses, as assigned. 

Application Deadline: The position will remain open until filled. All applications packets MUST be completed via the Online Job Center at Team Georgia Careers . As a part of the application process, interested candidates will be required to upload other documents including a resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts (see job center listing for more details). This posting will be removed from the Online Job Center once the position has been filled. For more information regarding this position or application instructions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 229-430-1702.  All positions require a pre-employment criminal background investigation, education, and employer/professional reference checks. Some positions may additionally require a motor vehicle record search, credit history check, fingerprinting, and/or drug screen.  All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration. Copies of all transcripts should be submitted at the time of application. Official transcripts are required upon employment. Albany Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.