"As Needed" part-time Instructor - Criminal Justice

Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is a state college within the University System of Georgia, serving more than 6,000 students across Northwest Georgia and surrounding communities. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, GHC offers associate and bachelor's degrees across a broad range of academic disciplines, with flexible learning options available at five instructional locations and online. As a growing institution, GHC is committed to innovation, student success, and strengthening the communities it serves.

GHC is also committed to creating a workplace where employees can grow professionally and make a meaningful impact. Faculty and staff work collaboratively in a dynamic environment that values professional development, employee wellness, innovation, and continuous improvement. Employees have the opportunity to contribute to student achievement, community impact, and the future of higher education in the region.

Part-time Criminal Justice Instructor for a multi-site college in the University System of Georgia. Reporting to the Division Chair for the School of Business and Professional Studies, the instructor is responsible for preparing and delivering in-person instruction in the field of criminal justice.

Georgia Highlands is a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for the individual selected to grow with us. GHC's inclusive culture provides an engaging environment for work that is fast-paced and challenging.

This is an excellent opportunity to impact the lives of thousands of students and their families.

Essential Duties include

• Course Preparation: 

  • Develop or follow course syllabi, design lesson plans, and prepare lectures, assignments, and instructional materials. 

  • Adopt and implement common course objectives

  • Attend part-time faculty orientation prior to the beginning of the semester

• Teaching: 

  • Deliver engaging classroom or online instruction, manage class discussions, and utilize learning management software (like D2L, Blackboard or Canvas). 

• Student Assessment: 

  • Grade quizzes, exams, homework, and projects fairly and submit final grades on time.

  • Participate in assessment of student learning outcomes

• Student Support: 

  • Hold designated virtual or in-person office hours (or meet by appointment) to answer student questions and offer academic guidance. 

• Record Keeping: 

  • Maintain accurate records of student performance data, such as attendance, class participation, and grades

Qualified applicants must possess a master¿s degree or a terminal degree in Criminal Justice. If degree is not directly related, a minimum of 18 graduate-level credit hours in the specific subject to be taught. Must have strong communication, organization, and technological proficiency with online education platforms. Prior college-level teaching experience is strongly preferred.  Real world professional experience in the subject area is a plus.

Salary determined by instructor part-time pay scale and upon assignment of classes to teach

• Curriculum Vitae 
• Cover Letter 
• Attach unofficial transcripts with your application.

Official transcripts will be required upon offer of employment

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at [email protected]

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email [email protected]. 

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is committed to fostering a culture grounded in integrity, excellence, accountability, and respect. As a member of the University System of Georgia, GHC embraces these core values while advancing its commitment to student success, access, inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and service to the communities it serves.

Employees are expected to demonstrate these values through their work, interactions with students and colleagues, decision-making, and commitment to the mission and success of Georgia Highlands College.

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 employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in the application, interview, or selection process.

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation should contact the Office of Human Resources at [email protected], or call 706-802-5483, as early as possible in the recruitment process to discuss their accommodation needs.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act. A Campus Security Authority is an individual or group designated by the institution who has certain responsibilities for reporting allegations of Clery-reportable crimes of which they become aware.

Employees designated as CSAs are required to complete applicable Clery training and follow Georgia Highlands College procedures for reporting crimes and incidents covered by the Clery Act.