College Faculty: Communications: Main (In-Person)

GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE • Milledgeville, GA

8d • $45,000 - $48,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Georgia Military College’s Main Campus in Milledgeville, Georgia, invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Communication. The faculty member will help students become confident, effective communicators and connect communication skills to academic success, professional practice, and civic participation. The role may also contribute to GMC’s emerging academies through curriculum collaboration, applied learning, and connections between coursework and professional practice. Teaching assignments will reflect approved academic credentials and institutional needs.

This is an annually renewable faculty position with a 10-month teaching schedule and an annual salary paid over 12 months. GMC operates on an accelerated quarter system with five terms per year. Faculty teach 20 credit hours per quarter during Fall 1, Fall, Winter, and Spring. Regular evening teaching is required; day and/or weekend assignments may also be required based on institutional needs. Teaching is not required during June and July. Faculty who teach during the summer term receive additional compensation under the adjunct faculty pay scale. Annual renewal is subject to class availability and satisfactory job performance.

The annual base salary is $45,000 to $48,900, with an additional $500 for each year of qualifying, relevant full-time experience, as reviewed and verified by Human Resources. Relevant experience may include K–12 teaching, higher education teaching, or professional experience related to the discipline and position. Eligible employees may access the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) and GMC’s employee benefits package.

Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae or résumé, a statement of teaching philosophy, a completed GMC application, unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended, and contact information for three references through the official GMC Paycom posting. Application review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Candidates must successfully complete a criminal background check and drug screen before beginning employment and be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future. The position carries no military service obligation. Georgia Military College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Requirements

• Earned master’s degree in communication or a related field.
• Graduate coursework and academic credentials sufficient for Academic Affairs to approve communication teaching assignments at the time of hire.
• Commitment to student-centered instruction and supporting students with varied academic preparation.
• Ability to communicate disciplinary concepts clearly and use assessment and feedback to support learning.
• Availability to teach in person at the Main Campus in Milledgeville, including regular evening assignments.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screen before beginning employment.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
• Submit a curriculum vitae or résumé, statement of teaching philosophy, completed GMC application, unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended, and contact information for three references.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching introductory undergraduate courses, particularly in a community college setting.
• Teaching, graduate teaching assistantship, tutoring, student teaching, or other relevant instructional experience.
• Experience connecting coursework to practical applications and supporting students with varied learning needs.
• Recent graduates who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply; two years of teaching experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Teach communication courses aligned with approved credentials.
• Help students develop clear messages, audience awareness, and effective presentation and interaction skills.
• Plan organized instruction, engage students actively, assess learning, and provide timely feedback.
• Support students through office hours and appropriate academic guidance and referrals.
• Collaborate with faculty and academic leaders on course quality, curriculum, assessment, and student success.
• Participate in professional development, committee work, and other assigned faculty responsibilities.
• Teach 20 credit hours per quarter during Fall 1, Fall, Winter, and Spring; regular evening assignments are required, and day and/or weekend assignments may also be required.
• Contribute, as opportunities arise, to curriculum collaboration and applied learning connected with GMC’s emerging academies.

Benefits

• Eligible employees have access to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) and GMC’s employee benefits package.
• Faculty who teach during the summer term receive additional compensation in accordance with the adjunct faculty pay scale.
• Additional $500 for each year of qualifying, relevant full-time experience, subject to Human Resources review and verification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level