Job Title: Part Time Instructor - Public Safety/Criminal Justice
Location: Middle GA State University
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 277935
About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,000 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Department Information

The Department of Psychology and Criminal Justice includes programs that are designed to produce scientifically analytic, critical thinkers prepared to succeed in meeting the challenges of modern life. We emphasize career preparation in the behavioral sciences through lifelong learning. The Department offers an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, and a Doctorate in Public Safety.

Job Summary

This position is a part-time position to teach a course within our Doctorate of Science in Public Safety program, starting Spring 2025 - 2nd session online course. We are seeking applicants qualified to teach SFTY 8010-Geographic Information Systems. It will be a fully online course.

Responsibilities

Teach SFTY 8010- Geographic Information Systems - https://mga.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2024-2025/the-office-of-graduate-studies-academic-catalog/programs/school-of-education-and-behavioral-sciences/department-of-psychology-and-criminal-justice/doctorate-in-public-safety-dps/

Mentor/guide doctoral students in use of GIS

Possibilities to teach other courses, consistent with academic credentials.

Actively pursue continuous improvement in teaching.

Actively engage in activities aimed at improving student success in course.

Required Qualifications

Required Educational Qualifications

Minimum of a doctoral degree from a regionally-accredited university (or international equivalent) in a field related to Public Safety and/or Geographic Information Systems.

Required Experience

Experience using and/or teaching GIS.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

Prior online teaching experience.
Prior teaching experience at the doctoral level.

Required Documents to Attach

1. Letter of interest including teaching philosophy (highlight background using and/or teaching GIS).
2. CV or resume
3. Unofficial academic transcripts for both undergraduate and graduate courses
4. Names and contact information for at least two references.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 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. 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.

Institutional Values

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate 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 (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 478.471.2010. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Other Information

Start date for this position is March 2025 for an 8-week, online course.

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.