Job Details
Job Title: Part Time Instructor - Astronomy (eCampus)
Location: Middle GA State University
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 300821
About Us
Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree-granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.
Job Summary
eCampus (Middle Georgia State University) seeks a dynamic, innovative part-time online faculty with a successful track record of teaching college level Astronomy courses in higher education.
Responsibilities
The faculty member will be assigned courses which are taught using D2L Brightspace (GoVIEW) and is responsible in providing quality online instruction/facilitation. Faculty are expected to be available for their online office hours or online chats in addition to being engaged in course instruction and discussions based on the eCampus teaching expectations (as stated in the MOU).
Required Qualifications
Required Educational Qualifications
A master's degree in astronomy, astrophysics, or physics with a concentration in astronomy.
Required Experience
A minimum of two years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level, with at least one year of successful online teaching
Experience with online learning and learning management systems
Other Required Qualifications
A commitment to supporting student success in an online learning environment
Ability to convey difficult concepts online in a manner and to actively facilitate student understanding and success.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Educational Qualifications
An earned doctorate degree
Other Preferred Qualifications
Teaching assistantships during graduate school is highly preferred.
Required Documents to Attach
- A current resume
- A letter of interest including teaching Astronomy
- A curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information of three references
- Unofficial Academic Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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.
Institutional Values
Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning
Equal Employment Opportunity
Middle Georgia State University is committed to ensuring a safe learning environment that supports the dignity of all members of the University community. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Middle Georgia State University. Pursuant to Board of Regents Policy Section 6.6, federal and state laws and regulations, and our vision, mission, and values, Middle Georgia State University 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 USG 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 that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.
Other Information
This is a part-time online faculty position.
Teaching assignments could include: ASTR 1010K Astronomy of the Solar System and Lab ¿ ASTR 1020K Stellar and Galactic Astronomy and Lab
Faculty members will need routine access to a computer, either Mac or PC. Middle Georgia State University provides an institutional email account and USG eCampus will grant the access to the GoVIEW. (Learning Management System).
Successful completion of the online eCampus Faculty certification will be required.
Background Check
Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.
Organization
One of 31 institutions in the University System of Georgia, Middle Georgia State was created in 2013 by the consolidation of Macon State College and Middle Georgia College.
Middle Georgia State College strives to offer bachelor's degrees that enhance the educational, economic, and cultural lives of Middle Georgians. Additionally, the college offers a wide array of associate's degrees that meet the educational interests of traditional and non-traditional students in the region. With low tuition, robust financial aid, a commitment to the success of each student and a vibrant residence life program on three of our five campuses, Middle Georgia State promises an affordable, challenging, and rewarding college experience leading to degrees of proven quality. Our success is measured best by the accomplishments of our graduates in their chosen professions, as well as by the contributions they make to their communities.