The Global Online Learning Campus of Georgia Military College is now seeking applicants for remote adjunct professors in the following disciplines:

Health, Wellness, Physical Education, and Kinesiology

About the Institution:

Georgia Military College (GMC) is an accredited public-independent liberal arts college with twelve community college campuses throughout the state of Georgia, a Global Online College, and the main campus in Milledgeville serving both residential cadets and non-cadet/non-residential commuter students and intercollegiate athletes. GMC is a federally recognized Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) with 56% of the student body being minority students. A primary focus of Georgia Military College is awarding Associate Degrees and preparing students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities. A second focus is to provide pathways for students to attain their four-year Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) Degree. Georgia Military College’s mission is to produce educated citizens and contributing members of society in an environment conducive to the development of the intellect and character of its students. “Start Here...Go Anywhere!”

About the Role:

The instructor will provide instruction in at least one of these areas: health, wellness, physical education, and/or kinesiology. All instruction will be conducted remotely primarily in an asynchronous format.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate-level physical education and wellness-related courses in an online environment according to the standards set forth by the College.
• Provide critical thinking-based instruction centered on the student learning outcomes of the course.
• Instruct course(s) throughout the week including days, evenings, and weekends.
• Develop and/or locate resources that will aid in student learning.
• Maintain an appropriate scholarly or professional development activity and keep up to date with developments in the field as necessary to carry out the duties of the position.
• Instruct courses using both asynchronous and synchronous strategies including but not limited to scheduling at least three (3) live, online lectures.
• Perform any and all other position-related duties as required by the institution.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicant must hold a minimum of a master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours or 30 quarter hours in Health and Physical Education, Health Education, Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or Leisure and Outdoor Recreation. Candidates with an advanced degree(s) in Kinesiology will receive preferences for this position.
• 1+ years of documented online teaching experience.
• Experience working with Moodle LMS.
• Demonstrable experience developing resources to aid in student learning in the online environment.
• Candidates must have a reliable and consistent internet connection.
• Ownership of a modern PC or Mac running either Windows, macOS, or Linux with at least one connected microphone and video-recording camera.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. with at least 18 graduate semester hours or 30 quarter hours in Health and Physical Education, Health Education, Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or Leisure and Outdoor Recreation. Candidates with an advanced degree(s) in Kinesiology will receive preferences for this position.
• Demonstrable experience in developing online courses in the subject areas listed above.
• Documented experience working with diverse and non-traditional learners.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Work Environment:

• The duties of the position will be conducted 100% online.
• Contracts are for 8 weeks; renewable upon the availability of classes and satisfactory job performance.
• Adjunct faculty will be required to attend regular faculty meetings via a virtual environment.

Include the following with your submission:

• Current resume or CV.
• One (1) professional letter of reference.
• Statement of teaching philosophy.
• Copy of all unofficial transcripts.

The application review process will commence immediately and continue until the necessary positions have been filled. Omission of any of the required documents will render your application invalid and it will not be reviewed.

“Due to the business restrictions in place for the state of California, New York, and New Jersey; GMC is unable to accept applications from candidates who reside and work in these states.”

Georgia Military College employees are required to enroll in direct deposit as the institution does not issue paychecks. New hires will be required to upload account information for direct deposit within the onboarding process prior to their start date. Employees have the ability to add, remove, and change account information within their Paycom Employee Self-Service portal.

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  Criminal background check and drug screen must be cleared before any candidate may begin working.

Georgia Military College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Requirements:

• Master's degree
• 18 graduate-level semester hours OR 30 graduate-level quarter hours in the teaching discipline
• Teaching experience
• Proficient technological skills, including Microsoft Office

Preferred:

• Master's degree in the teaching discipline
• Doctorate degree in the teaching discipline
• 1+ years of relevant teaching experience
• Experience with LMS (Moodle or Blackboard)
• Knowledge of learner-centered teaching
• Proficient classroom technology skills