Job Title: Limited Term Instructor - College of Education (POOL)
Location: UWG Recruiting Location
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 243490
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Department Information

The University of West Georgia's College of Education is one of the Southeast’s largest and most respected. Whether you are seeking an undergraduate program that will prepare you for your first assignment, a certification/endorsement program that will expand and broaden your career, or an advanced degree to help you reach the apex of your field, you will find no better place to pursue this study than UWG. Locally connected and globally relevant, we prepare students for meaningful, professional careers in diverse settings within teacher education, leadership, sport management, and wellness.

Job Summary The College of Education invites applications for a Limited Term Instructor position, to begin August 1, 2022. This position is for the AY23 (2022-2023) academic year only. The position will require teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the designated discipline using both face-to-face and/or online modalities.

The College of Education is doctoral-granting and SACS accredited, preparing graduates for professional careers in three dynamic areas of focus: Teaching, Leadership, and Wellness. Located 45 miles west of Atlanta, the University of West Georgia’s 645-acre campus offers modern, state-of-the-art facilities complemented by beautiful green spaces. The University of West Georgia is committed to diversity and ranks as one of the Southeast’s best public regional comprehensive universities.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the discipline.Advise/mentor students.Work collaboratively with program faculty to support program implementation.

Required Qualifications

18 hours of graduate level work in the discipline.Demonstrated innovative uses of technology to enhance teaching and learning.Demonstrated ability to build and teach courses in fully online environments.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate in the discipline or related field.P-12 school experience (as appropriate to discipline).Professional licensure and/or certification (as appropriate to discipline).

Proposed Salary

Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Contact Information

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Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia, as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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