Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Part-Time Faculty -- Communication/Public Speaking -

Part‑Time Faculty – Communication/Public Speaking – Fall 25/Spring 26

Job Title: Part‑Time Faculty – Communication/Public Speaking – Fall 25/Spring 26

Location: Gordon State College

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part‑time: Part‑time

Job ID: 284938

About Us

Founded in 1852, GSC is a member of the University System of Georgia. The college has a distinctive legacy of excellent scholarship and service. GSC offers nearly 30 degrees, which includes multiple associate and baccalaureate pathways for students. With an enrollment of over 3,100 students, GSC provides an intimate academic setting with state‑of‑the‑art classrooms and laboratories. In this setting, students receive individualized attention that only a small college with dedicated faculty and staff can provide.

Job Summary

The Department is seeking applicants to teach courses in Communication, Public Speaking, and Interpersonal Communication.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 graduate credits in the specific area of expertise that will be taught.
• Master's Degree required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in a field that is an area of specialty at Gordon State College.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial transcripts

Contact Information

Tony Pearson, Interim Department Chair, Department of Humanities and Fine and Performing Arts

Email: apearson@gordonstate.edu Phone: 678-359-5300

Mallarey Bailey, Administrative Assistant, Department of Humanities and Fine and Performing Arts

Email: mallareyb@gordonstate.edu Phone: 678-359-5047

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of its 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. The 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 can be found at USG Policy Manual and on online resources related to Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gordon State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of Gordon State College to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75‑50). For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Gordon State College Office of Human Resources at 678-359-5011. Individuals requiring disability‑related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with Gordon State College, as determined by Gordon State College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may also be subject to a pre‑employment drug test.

Other Information

This is a part time, non‑benefited position.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Education and Training

Industries

Online Audio and Video Media