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About Us
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 and 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
Job Summary
The faculty member's primary responsibilities are preparing for and delivering excellent instruction, providing academic advising, and contributing to the college through ongoing service.
Responsibilities

• 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
• Teach 30 credit hours or equivalent per year as assigned (day, evening, or weekend)
• Teach appropriate laboratory sections (if required) as assigned and assist with the preparation of materials and exams as needed
• 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
• Participate in regular training for advising of students; advise students in a manner consistent with college policy and NACADA best practices
• Participate in extended work of the college through acceptance and pursuit of assignments to committees of the college or faculty, student organizations, and division or school-specific work
• Attend division and school meetings, full faculty meetings, town hall meetings, required training, and graduation
• Demonstrate meaningful service to the community and to the profession
• Pursue continued professional development in teaching areas, technological applications for the classroom, and innovations and enhancements in teaching and learning

Required Qualifications
Must have at least a master's degree in mathematics or a closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications

• A doctorate in mathematics or a closely related field
• Prior teaching experience at the college level

Proposed Salary
$45,000 - $50,000 annually
Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Attach unofficial transcripts with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon offer of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of Board of Regents policies
• Knowledge of University System of Georgia policies
• Knowledge of institutional policies and procedures
• Knowledge of course scheduling procedures
• Knowledge of college human resource policies
• Skill in the preparation of clear and accurate reports
• Skill in the analysis of problems and development and implementation of solutions
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Skill in technology skills appropriate to the job
• 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

Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at jobs@highlands.edu .
For technical support, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu .
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 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.