Instructor/Assistant Professor of Film Studies

Instructor/Assistant Professor of Film Studies Job ID:

298783

Location:

GHC -Cartersville Instr.

Site Full/Part Time:

Full Time Regular/Temporary:

Regular About Us Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as FloydJunior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome,Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor's degree options both inthe classroom and online. We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-pacedand challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerousawards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees. This includes our most recent honor of being recognized as oneof the semifinalists for the 2023 and 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. Job Summary The facultymember's primary responsibilities are preparing for and delivering excellent instruction, providing academic advising, and contributing tothe college through ongoing service. Responsibilities Support and carry out the college's mission, values, andstrategic priorities in compliance with the mandates and regulations of the University System of Georgia and all associated accreditingagencies Teach 30 credit hours or equivalent per year as assigned (day, evening, or weekend) Teach appropriate laboratorysections (if required) as assigned and assist with the preparation of materials and exams as needed Maintain timely and propercommunication with students, faculty, and staff of the college via phone, email, and other electronic means Manage courses throughsystematic use of appropriate syllabi and accurate, professional records of students' class performance, attendance, andgrades Announce and keep regular office hours in accordance with college policy Adopt and implement common course objectivesas prescribed by the division and the discipline Regularly review and update instructional materials based on new information,research, or discoveries in the discipline or in pedagogical approaches to teaching in the discipline Engage in the evaluation andrevision of division/school curricula; ensure assessment activities are conducted in a timely manner Participate in regular trainingfor advising of students; advise students in a manner consistent with college policy and NACADA best practices Participate inextended work of the college through acceptance and pursuit of assignments to committees of the college or faculty, student organizations,and division or school-specific work Attend division and school meetings, full faculty meetings, town hall meetings, requiredtraining, and graduation Demonstrate meaningful service to the community and to the profession Pursue continued professionaldevelopment in teaching areas, technological applications for the classroom, and innovations and enhancements in teaching andlearning Required Qualifications Master's degree with 18 hours of graduate-level Film courses Available toteach day, evening, or weekends at any of the Georgia Highlands College instructional sites Proposed Salary This isa 10-month faculty position with an annual salary of $45,000 - $50,000 per year. Required Documents to Attach Resume Cover Letter Attach unofficial transcripts with your application. Official transcripts will be required uponoffer of employment. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of Board of Regents policies Knowledge ofUniversity System of Georgia policies Knowledge of institutional policies and procedures Knowledge of course schedulingprocedures Knowledge of college human resource policies Skill in the preparation of clear and accurate reports Skillin the analysis of problems and development and implementation of solutions Skill in oral and written communication Skill intechnology skills appropriate to the job Ability to use D2L Ability to demonstrate competence and high-quality teaching ofcourses in required discipline Ability to create and maintain a collegial environment that promotes student learning Ability to communicate effectively Contact Information For more information or questions about a jobposting, please contact Human Resources by email at jobs@highlands.edu . For technical support, please contact the SharedServices Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu . USG Core Values The UniversitySystem of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement ofCore Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as anorganization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USGStatement 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 asstated 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 backgroundinvestigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, asdetermined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in yourapplication materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federaland state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) ofthe University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request. Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibitsdiscrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics,protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state orlocal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination,layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=298783&PostingSeq=1 jeid-2e21c0bec71b044dba2158e74571099b