Adjunct - Religion Instructor

Central Georgia Technical College•Warner Robins, GA

8d•Remote

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Adjunct - Religion Instructor provides associate-level World Religions instruction in classroom settings and prepares syllabi and lesson plans. The instructor develops program goals and objectives, teaches all phases of the curriculum, follows the approved course syllabus, and uses appropriate teaching, testing, grading, communication, and record-keeping practices. The instructor maintains current knowledge of in-field procedures and program requirements, completes professional development, meets with students and college personnel about instructional programs and related issues, evaluates student progress, and submits reports, records, and invoices promptly. The role also requires maintaining accurate inventories of assigned property and may include serving as a lead instructor who mentors adjunct faculty in the discipline. The instructor must maintain qualifications required by Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) policy and accreditation standards and follow institutional and TCSG policies and procedures. Dual Enrollment instructors are also subject to the rules and regulations of their on-site location. The position may involve traditional day or evening classes, online classes, and travel within the college’s service area and as needed. The assigned classes are online, though schedules may vary each academic term. This is a temporary, time-limited adjunct appointment for a single academic term or period and does not promise continued or future full-time employment. Compensation is a set fee per course based on a gross hourly rate of $29 per contact hour; additional stipends may be available for student contact hours, orientation and training, course development, and other activities. Adjuncts are not eligible for TRS or ERS retirement benefits, state insurance, leave, or holiday pay. Candidates must meet either the standard academic qualification or the alternative qualification. Standard qualification is an earned master’s degree in religion/world religions, or an earned master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline, from an appropriately accredited institution. The alternative pathway requires an earned master’s degree in a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and demonstrated competence in the teaching discipline, documented on the CGTC Faculty Qualification Equivalency Form with supporting evidence. Applicants must submit a completed application and required documentation, including transcripts and, where applicable, a resume and equivalency materials. Postsecondary teaching experience is preferred.

Requirements

Meet the standard academic qualification: an earned master’s degree in religion/world religions, or an earned master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline, from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Alternatively, meet the other/alternative qualification: an earned master’s degree in a related field from an appropriately accredited institution, demonstrated competence in the teaching discipline, a completed CGTC Faculty Qualification Equivalency Form, and supporting documentation.
Provide a completed CGTC electronic application and all required transcripts showing postsecondary credit and conferred degrees; unofficial transcripts may be submitted as part of the employment packet, but diploma copies are not accepted in place of transcripts.
For the alternative qualification, provide all supporting documentation demonstrating qualifications specific to the teaching discipline.
Maintain faculty credentials required by applicable accrediting bodies for assigned courses.
Applicants are subject to applicable pre-employment screenings, which may include criminal history, motor vehicle records, employment references, drug testing, fingerprint records, credit history, psychological screening, and medical examination.

Nice To Haves

Documented teaching experience at the postsecondary level.
Provide transcripts of conferred degrees.

Responsibilities

Provide associate-level World Religions instruction.
Prepare syllabi and lesson plans and develop program goals and objectives.
Teach all phases of the curriculum and follow the approved course syllabus.
Use appropriate teaching techniques, testing and grading procedures, communication skills, and required record-keeping practices.
Maintain program requirements and complete required professional development.
Meet with students and college personnel to discuss instructional programs and other issues.
Evaluate student progress toward goals and objectives.
Complete reports, records, and invoices in a timely manner and maintain an accurate inventory of assigned property.
May serve as a lead instructor and mentor adjunct faculty teaching in the discipline.
Maintain qualifications required by TCSG policy and accreditation standards and follow applicable institutional and TCSG rules and procedures.
Teach assigned online classes; the position may also involve day or evening classes and travel within the college’s service area and as needed.