Part-Time Faculty Psychological Science

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university’s signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG’s Dahlonega Campus.

The Department of Psychological Science at the University of North Georgia is accepting applications for part-time faculty to teach Introduction to Psychology and/or Human Growth and Development. Additional course assignments are possible depending upon need and expertise. Campus assignments will vary depending upon need. The department of Psychological Services believes that the cultural and societal diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is vitally important to the distinction and excellence of our academic program.

• Duties and responsibilities include teaching up to two general psychology or human growth and development courses.

• Master’s degree in psychology or a related field with at least 18 hours of graduate level psychology courses at the time of appointment is required.

• Ph.D. or other related terminal degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching is preferred.

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references

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 North Georgia, as determined by University of North 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.

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% – 24% of the time

• Position of Trust + Education

• If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).  Find a full list of NACES members at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.