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Job Title: Part Time Faculty - Counseling, Higher Ed, & Speech-Language Pathology (POOL)
Location: UWG Recruiting Location
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 299060
About Us
Since 1906, UWG has been home to those who are eager to take their own path, learn, and grow. With more than 12,700 students from across Georgia, 34 other states and 64 countries, 95 undergraduate programs and concentrations, and 35 master¿s, specialist, and doctoral degree programs, we¿ve come a long way since then. Today, we¿re a regional powerhouse making a $626 million local economic impact.
With locations in Carrollton, Douglasville, and Newnan, Georgia, we take pride in making a difference in the lives of our students, our neighbors, and the world. In essence, UWG provides a safe, quality and affordable college experience that transforms lives. Amazing things happen when you Go West!
The university is organized into our College of Art, Culture, and Scientific Inquiry; College of Education; Richards College of Business; University College; School of Communication, Film, and Media; Tanner Health System School of Nursing; Honors College; Graduate School; UWG Newnan; and our UWG Douglasville Center.
Department Information
The Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Speech-Language Pathology prepares exemplary practitioners who make meaningful contributions to the community and lives of the individuals with whom they work. Faculty in our programs provide innovative instruction in the following areas. Communication Sciences and Disorders, Counselor Education, Higher Education Administration, and College Student Affairs. Students in our programs seek to improve their knowledge, skills, and competencies related to practice in these professions. Faculty are committed to enriching education through focused teaching, critical reflection, and scholarship.
Our Programs
Areas of Study
Degree
Counseling
School Counseling
M.Ed.
Clinical Mental Health
M.Ed.
Professional Counseling
Ed.S. *
Professional Counseling and Supervision
Ed.D. *
Higher Education and College Student Areas
College Student Affairs
M.Ed.
Higher Education Administration
Ed.D. *
Speech-Language Pathology
B.S. Ed.
M.Ed.
The Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Speech-Language Pathology (CHS) in the College of Education (COE) is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach classes in our programs. These positions may be available every semester.
Required Qualifications
Degree requirements depend on the level and type of courses taught. Typically terminal degree in the profession is required to teach advance level courses such as the MEd academic courses, EdS, and EdD.
Applications are accepted year-round and will continue until positions are filled.
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 the University of West Georgia, as determined by the University of West Georgia 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
The University of West Georgia is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University of West Georgia 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
Other Information
The mission of the University of West Georgia is to enable students, faculty, and staff to realize their full potential through academic engagement, supportive services, professional development, and a caring, student-centered community. The institutional mission and daily operation of the University of West Georgia are guided by our values that support our vision to be the best place to work, learn, and succeed: ACHIEVEMENT, CARING, COLLABORATION, INCLUSIVENESS, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, SUSTAINABILITY, and WISDOM.
Location: UWG Recruiting Location
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 299060
About Us
Since 1906, UWG has been home to those who are eager to take their own path, learn, and grow. With more than 12,700 students from across Georgia, 34 other states and 64 countries, 95 undergraduate programs and concentrations, and 35 master¿s, specialist, and doctoral degree programs, we¿ve come a long way since then. Today, we¿re a regional powerhouse making a $626 million local economic impact.
With locations in Carrollton, Douglasville, and Newnan, Georgia, we take pride in making a difference in the lives of our students, our neighbors, and the world. In essence, UWG provides a safe, quality and affordable college experience that transforms lives. Amazing things happen when you Go West!
The university is organized into our College of Art, Culture, and Scientific Inquiry; College of Education; Richards College of Business; University College; School of Communication, Film, and Media; Tanner Health System School of Nursing; Honors College; Graduate School; UWG Newnan; and our UWG Douglasville Center.
Department Information
The Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Speech-Language Pathology prepares exemplary practitioners who make meaningful contributions to the community and lives of the individuals with whom they work. Faculty in our programs provide innovative instruction in the following areas. Communication Sciences and Disorders, Counselor Education, Higher Education Administration, and College Student Affairs. Students in our programs seek to improve their knowledge, skills, and competencies related to practice in these professions. Faculty are committed to enriching education through focused teaching, critical reflection, and scholarship.
Our Programs
Areas of Study
Degree
Counseling
School Counseling
M.Ed.
Clinical Mental Health
M.Ed.
Professional Counseling
Ed.S. *
Professional Counseling and Supervision
Ed.D. *
Higher Education and College Student Areas
College Student Affairs
M.Ed.
Higher Education Administration
Ed.D. *
Speech-Language Pathology
B.S. Ed.
M.Ed.
- denotes programs that are 95%-100% online
The Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Speech-Language Pathology (CHS) in the College of Education (COE) is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach classes in our programs. These positions may be available every semester.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree (SLPA BSEd; Clinical Courses), EdS (Counseling MEd, SLPA MEd), or EdD/PhD (SLPA MEd,
Degree requirements depend on the level and type of courses taught. Typically terminal degree in the profession is required to teach advance level courses such as the MEd academic courses, EdS, and EdD.
- Work experience in one of these three areas. Preferably 2 years.
- Knowledge of and a willingness to learn effective practices for teaching and/or supervision.
- Education Specialist Degree in one of our department areas.
- Supervision experience
- Experience teaching in a fully online or hybrid environment.
- Familiarity and experience with practitioner certification requirements in Georgia and nationally.
- Knowledge of national accreditation standards as applicable
Applications are accepted year-round and will continue until positions are filled.
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 the University of West Georgia, as determined by the University of West Georgia 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
The University of West Georgia is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University of West Georgia 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
Other Information
- CV
- Three reference contacts to include email address and phone number
- Unofficial transcripts
- Cover letter detailing which programs/courses you would be interested in teaching. Details about our programs and classes are accessible via this link: https://www.westga.edu/academics/programs.php
The mission of the University of West Georgia is to enable students, faculty, and staff to realize their full potential through academic engagement, supportive services, professional development, and a caring, student-centered community. The institutional mission and daily operation of the University of West Georgia are guided by our values that support our vision to be the best place to work, learn, and succeed: ACHIEVEMENT, CARING, COLLABORATION, INCLUSIVENESS, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, SUSTAINABILITY, and WISDOM.