Political Science Instructor (VLD)

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Job Title:

Political Science Instructor (VLD)

Agency:

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000003477

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$55,000/YR

Job Description:

Under general supervision, will provide instruction to students in Political Science courses on the Valdosta Campus and at high schools in our service area as required; prepare lesson plans for classroom and online instruction for credited arts and sciences courses; develop program curriculum, syllabi, goals, and objectives; and evaluate students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives. Prepare and maintain all required documentation and administrative reports; attend professional development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences; ensure safety and security requirements are met in the discipline area; meet with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues; assist with recruitment, retention and job placement efforts. Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College seeks to recruit, hire, and retain faculty and staff who display a willingness to support students of underrepresented gender and minority groups, as well as students with disabilities. All employees of the college are required to participate fully in the realization of equity in recruitment, enrollment, retention, graduation, and placement of students enrolled or who seek to become enrolled in programs at the college, with a special emphasis on nontraditional program participants.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform the duties of this position successfully, the incumbent must have the appropriate work experience, hold the appropriate certification and credentials, and be able to perform each key position duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please contact humanresources@wiregrass.edu to request accommodations.

SUMMARY OF WORKING CONDITIONS

• Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, Regular use of college owned or personal vehicle for performance of duties.

• Working Conditions: Category III - No foreseen exposure to hazardous chemicals/pathogens. Probability of working beyond the normal shift, but not frequently. Periodic travel between major Wiregrass campuses and satellite sites.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree or higher in Political Science or Master's Degree with 18 graduate hours in Political Science* from an academic institution that is accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. *Education courses related to the teaching of Political Science are not considered discipline specific in meeting this requirement. Coursework must be in Political Science or closely related discipline aligned to course competencies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to meeting all other minimum qualifications, the highly desired candidate will possess one or more of the following: Master's Degree in Political Science.

SALARY/BENEFITS

Salary is $55,000/yr. This position is full‐time and includes standard State of GA benefits such as leave accrual, options for health & other supplemental benefits, and retirement. This position may qualify the successful candidate for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. This position is funded in whole or in part by State/Local/Tuition funds.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS

Pursuant to college policy, a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history records check and employment history reference checks will be performed for all candidates offered employment. Other checks such as Motor Vehicle Records may be conducted for any candidate receiving an offer, as well as internal candidates prior to being promoted or transferred into a position with the college. Other Required Tests: No additional tests are required for this position.

Should a candidate be chosen for a 2nd interview, references which support prior work history and employment experience will be contacted. Please note that some employers charge a processing fee to complete employment verifications. If a former employer requires payment to complete employment verification forms, this fee must be paid by the candidate. For positions requiring official transcripts, the candidate will be responsible for ordering and payment for these transcripts. Wiregrass is responsible for payments for criminal history searches, MVR searches, credit checks, and other items listed in the required tests portion above.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS/INFORMATION

Application Deadline: Monday, September 14, 2026 or Until Filled

All application packets MUST be completed via Team Georgia Careers at https://www.wiregrass.edu/about/employment. As a part of the application process, interested candidates may also be required to upload other documents such as a resume, transcripts, etc (see job center listing for more details). This posting will be removed from Team Georgia Careers on the date posted above. For more information regarding this position or application instructions, please contact the Human Resources Office at (229) 333‐5356 or humanresources@wiregrass.edu.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

As set forth in its student catalog, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Any violation or questions may be directed to: Shalonda Sanders, Title IX Coordinator (all campuses), Vice President for Human Resources and Operations, Valdosta Campus, Cox Hall, Rm. 548, (229) 333‐5356 or shalonda.sanders@wiregrass.edu; OR Katrina Royal, Student ADA Section 504 Coordinator (all campuses), Dean for Student Engagement, Valdosta Campus, Berrien Hall, Room 100, (229) 333‐2100 ext. 1236 or katrina.royal@wiregrass.edu *student ADA student disability claims only. Telephone numbers are accessible to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing through the Georgia Relay by dialing 711 or 1‐800‐255‐0056 from a TTY/TDD.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and -compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.