Business Administration Instructor Jobs in Atlanta, GA

About Us
Dalton State College delivers a transformational education experience in a community serving more than 5,000 students through its two campuses and online programs. A member of the University System of Georgia , we provide access to high-quality bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and career and teaching certificate programs that are responsive to regional and state needs.
Located about 90 minutes from Atlanta and 30 minutes from Chattanooga, Dalton State is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in northwest Georgia and is surrounded by abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. We attract students from 35 countries and 26 states. Approximately half of our students are first-generation college students. Dalton State is Georgia's first federally-designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); through this designation, we administer a Title V and a Title III HSI STEM Grant program that benefit all students.
Our mission and values undergird our commitment to creating a sense of belonging for all students and to ensuring their success. Dalton State was ranked #1 in the nation for Student Experience in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings and the #2 most recommended institution in the country in 2025. In addition, we are proud to have been recognized in 2024 as one of 75 "Great Colleges to Work For" by ModernThink, along with an Honor Roll distinction.
Job Summary
Dalton State College C. Lamar and Ann Wright School of Business is seeking part-time faculty to teach courses in business related courses as needed. The position is a temporary, part-time position on a semester-by-semester agreement basis. The candidate will be expected to teach a face-to-face class.
The C. Lamar and Ann Wright School of Business is AACSB-accredited, and salary is competitive with the AACSB small school network. Master's level degree will pay $2,400 per 3 credit class and Doctoral level degree will pay $3,000 per 3 credit class.
Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with course descriptions, outlines, and class schedules.
• Provide a syllabus with learning objectives, an assessment at the end, and take regular attendance.
• Evaluate progress of students concerning educational matters continuously.
• Hold student hours to be available to students when necessary.
• Participate in any training required by the college and follow all college policies.

Required Qualifications

• Applicants must have an earned graduate degree (MBA MAcc, or closely related field, preferably from an AACSB-accredited institution) with 18 graduate credit hours in their field of teaching expertise (accounting, economics, environment of business, finance, logistics and supply chain management, management, marketing, management information systems, statistics, quality management, business communication).
• Applicants should have excellent oral and written communication skills and evidence of, or interest, in teaching primarily face-to-face or hybrid classroom environment as well as willingness to accommodate a variety of learning styles and use applied learning approaches.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience is preferred.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial transcripts should be attached to the application process and official transcripts will be required upon hire
• List of three professional references: please include full name, job title, organization, phone number, and email address, along with a brief description of the relationship with each reference. Include current and/or past employer

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Applicants must provide evidence of teaching and classroom effectiveness.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to teach in face-to-face course formats.
• Willingness to accommodate a variety of learning styles and use applied learning and assessment approaches.
• Support the DSC Vision, Mission and Values and foster an environment of diversity in culture, thought and experience valuing diversity, and inclusion.

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 .
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 Dalton State College, as determined by Dalton State College 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
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of Dalton State College (DSC). As a member of the University System of Georgia, we follow the Board of Regents' policy, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any DSC program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.
All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure, shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for all such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the individual is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution's ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.
Dalton State College is an Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact Dalton State College's Office of Human Resources at 706-272-2034. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 706-272-2034.