Associate Professor, Geography

Job Description: Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) is a two -year community/technical college that offers more than 75 associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs for students who are either seeking quick entry into the workforce or desiring to transfer to a senior institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree.

HGTC offers three convenient campus locations in South Carolina, including Myrtle Beach, Conway and Georgetown. Horry-Georgetown Technical College seeks a full-time Geography instructor. This position will report to the Chair of the Humanities, Fine Arts, Social Sciences, and Human Services Department in the School of Arts and Sciences.

The instructor hired will be responsible, in part, for the following duties. Teaching Geography 101 (Intro to Geography) and Geography 102 (World Geography) Preparing detailed and engaging lessons for both face-to-face and online instruction Developing course syllabi, goals, and objectives Evaluating students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives Assessing students’ learning and adjusting instruction accordingly Developing and implementing plans to improve student success Maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences Meeting with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of students Providing academic advisement to students Teaching at various campus locations, as needed Serving on committees, which help the college, faculty, staff, and students The candidate must have a Master's degree or higher in Geography or a Master’s degree or higher in another field of study and at least 18 hours in Master’s or higher Geography courses.

Advertised Salary: Salary is commensurate with education and work experience.

Benefits

include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave. Minimum Requirements: Master's degree or higher in Geography or a Master's degree in another subject and at least 18 hours in Geography.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please complete online application via our website: www.hgtc.edu/hr attaching unofficial transcripts.