PT Faculty - Teacher Education (POOL) at InsideHigherEd

Job Title: PT Faculty - Teacher Education (POOL)
Location: Atl Metropolitan State College
Regular/Temporary:
Full/Part Time:
Job ID: 279624
About Us

Welcome to Atlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC), a University System of Georgia (USG) institution that is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Atlanta Metropolitan State College has a rich history that is tied to the City of Atlanta for which it is appropriately named. The college offers high quality baccalaureate, associate and certificate programs that are challenging, comprehensive and very affordable. Atlanta Metropolitan State College is situated on a beautifully landscaped Southwest Atlanta campus; which is located ten minutes south of downtown Atlanta and fifteen minutes north of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

Job Summary

Atlanta Metropolitan State College is seeking applications for part-time faculty to teach and/or supervise students in Teacher Education classes. Successful applicants should be able to teach undergraduate level courses, support the goals of a program embedded in a Professional Development Community (PDC) model, and foster preservice elementary teachers' confidence and efficacy in teaching elementary education in early childhood and special education settings.

Responsibilities

Instruction and Student Support

• Conduct in-person classes as scheduled, adhering to designated times, locations, and durations.
• Provide students with a comprehensive syllabus in compliance with faculty handbook guidelines.
• Maintain availability for student consultations outside of scheduled class time.

Administrative and Compliance Responsibilities

• Accurately maintain student performance records, including attendance, mid-term grades, proof rosters, and final grades in Banner by institutional deadlines.
• Submit required assessment data to the Assessment Coordinator at the end of each semester.

Engagement and Collaboration

• Participate in faculty and supervisory meetings as required.
• Collaborate with institutional staff to support program goals and compliance with policies.

Travel and Supervision (if applicable)

• Travel to local school systems or Atlanta Metropolitan State College as necessary.
• Conduct site visits for students in field placements if supervisory responsibilities are assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education: Master's degree or 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline.

Experience: 6 months supervisory experience; Experience or exposure in early childhood.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience: Three years teaching experience in a public-school K-5 setting. Georgia teaching certificate.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Abilities:

• Effectively engage students in critical thinking and higher-order learning activities.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats.
• Design and deliver instruction that aligns with established student learning outcomes.
• Comply with institutional policies, procedures, and standards.

Skills

• Proven record of excellence in teaching, with a strong commitment to student success.
• Expertise and mastery in the teaching discipline.
• Proficiency in the use of instructional technologies and digital tools to enhance learning.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to foster positive relationships with students, colleagues, and stakeholders.

Contact Information

Atlanta Metropolitan State College only accepts applications online only.You will also need to submit the materials as requested for your application to be complete. Applicants can review their application status by logging into the Careers portal. For further inquiries, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [email protected] or 404-756-4047.

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 Atlanta Metropolitan State College, as determined by Atlanta Metropolitan 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

Atlanta Metropolitan State College is an equal employment opportunity employer. Atlanta Metropolitan State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or military/veteran status.

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4/2/2008

Background Check

Offers of employment are subject to a background investigation, including criminal records history, to determine eligibility for employment. Additionally, credentials and employment history stated in your application materials are also subject to verification.

For certain positions, a satisfactory credit check, MVR, or other relevant investigations may also be conducted.

Accommodations

The physical demands are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform job functions.

Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].