Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor’s degree options both in the classroom and online.

We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerous awards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees. This includes our most recent honor of being recognized as one of the semifinalists for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

This 12-month position will teach 15 credit hours per fiscal year and supervise the Writing Centers as well as preparing for and delivering excellent instruction, providing academic advising, and contributing to the college through ongoing service.

This position will be at our Cartersville Campus

• Support and carry out the college¿s mission, values, and strategic priorities in compliance with the mandates and regulations of the University System of Georgia and all associated accrediting agencies
• Manage the daily operations of the Writing Center
• Assist students in developing their writing skills and achieving their academic goals
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance the effectiveness of the Writing Center
• Train and supervise writing instructors
• Work with the English Division Chair to continuously improve English Learning Support courses
• Develop and maintain a collection of writing resources, including guides, templates, and reference materials
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to promote the Writing Center's services
• Develop marketing materials and maintain the online presence for the center
• Implement assessment tools to measure the effectiveness and impact of the Writing Center's services
• Engage with the local community and external organizations to expand outreach and collaborative opportunities
• Teach 15 credit hours or equivalent per year as assigned (day, evening or weekend) at one or more of the Georgia Highlands College locations and/or online. Dual Enrollment and studio classes may require additional locations
• Maintain timely and proper communication with students, faculty, and staff of the college via phone, email, and other electronic means
• Manage courses through systematic use of appropriate syllabi and accurate, professional records of students¿ class performance, attendance and grades
• Announce and keep regular office hours in accordance with college policy
• Adopt and implement common course objectives as prescribed by the division and the discipline
• Regularly review and update instructional materials based on new information, research, or discoveries in the discipline or in pedagogical approaches to teaching in the discipline
• Engage in the evaluation and revision of division/school curricula; ensure assessment activities are conducted in a timely manner

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a master's degree in a course of study in the academic school.
• Educational requirement is determined by the faculty level.

$48,000 - $50,00

12 month

Full Benefits

Cover Letter

Resume

unofficial transcripts

• Official transcripts will be required if hired

¿ Knowledge of Board of Regents policies

¿ Knowledge of University System of Georgia policies

¿ Knowledge of institutional policies and procedures

¿ Knowledge of Writing Center pedagogy

¿ Knowledge of college human resource policies

¿ Skill in the preparation of clear and accurate reports

¿ Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions

¿ Skill in oral and written communication

¿ Skill in technology skills appropriate to the job duties

¿ Ability to use D2L

¿ Ability to demonstrate competence and high-quality teaching of courses in required discipline

¿ Ability to create and maintain a collegial environment that promotes student learning

¿ Ability to communicate effectively

¿ Ability to work with a diverse population

Applications accepted until filled.

Anticipated start date January 2024

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.