Part-Time Instructor (Georgia On My Line - Education & Human Services)
About Us
Valdosta State University (VSU) is a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia. VSU is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship.
About the Role
The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the candidate's area of expertise. Based on the recent Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers (H-1B), VSU will not be sponsoring any new H-1B visa petitions until further notice.
Responsibilities
- Teaching – 100% of duties
Requirements
- Master's degree in the appropriate field
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting
- A record of mentoring students
Applicants are required to provide professional references with current contact information, documentation of academic credentials, and employment history.
Conditions of Employment
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check investigation, including a criminal background check, reference checks, and confirmation of credentials. Additional job-based requirements may include a satisfactory credit check, successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), and pre-employment drug testing.
After initial hiring, employees will be required to successfully complete training, including new employee orientation, VSU's Annual Compliance Training, and job-specific training such as FMLA and Worker's Compensation, Budget Manager training, Purchasing Training (ePro & PCard), and Defensive Driving.