POSITION:  English Instructor

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Under supervision of the Dean of General Education and Business, the ideal candidate will perform all aspects of instruction for academic English courses. 

Responsibilities includes developing course syllabi, goals, and objectives; evaluating students' progress in attaining goals and objectives; preparing and maintaining all required documentation and administrative reports; attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences; and assisting in academic support services, including advisement and tutoring.  Serves on college committees, participates in community service activities, and/or participates in college initiatives; meets with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss students' instructional programs and other issues; assists with recruitment, retention and job placement efforts; provides instruction on multiple campuses as well as local high school(s). 

Applicants must be willing to teach courses during the evening or at a local high school if needed.  Employment is with North Georgia Technical College and not with an individual campus.  All employees are subject to work relocation based on college needs.  Required to work 36 hours on campus with 4 hours of telework.  The 36 hours could include evening courses.  Typical schedule is 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday but may flex based on course schedule.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Educational Level:   A Master’s degree in English from a regionally accredited four-year college or university with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in English coursework.

·         Paid teaching experience, preferably in a full-time position.

·         Excellent written and oral communications skills along with excellent computer skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: (In addition to the minimum qualifications)

·         PhD degree in English

·         Three years full-time teaching experience in a post-secondary institution.

·         Postsecondary teaching experience with computer-assisted instruction, instructional technology, and student advisement/registration

SALARY/BENEFITS:  Benefits include paid holidays, annual leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits Program.

ANTICIPATED EMPLOYMENT DATE:  July 1, 2025

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board 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 TCSG 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 the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

North Georgia Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. 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 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 person 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.

The following persons have been designated to manage inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. Fran Chastain, Dean of Student Support and Engagement, Title IX Coordinator, Clegg Center 212, (706) 754-7855, fran.chastain@northgatech.edu and Kay Carroll, Student Support & Accessibility Services Coordinator (Section 504), Clegg Center 214, (706) 754-7828, kay.carroll@northgatech.edu at 1500 HWY 197 N, Clarkesville, GA 30523.