Employment at Wesleyan

Wesleyan College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College supports equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, gender, national origin, status as a war veteran, age, disability, or any other status protected by law. Wesleyan College invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives. 

Faculty Positions

Part-time Adjunct Professor for Online Undergraduate courses

Wesleyan College is currently seeking a part-time adjunct instructor to teach online undergraduate courses. 

Wesleyan College was the first college in the world chartered to grant degrees to women (1836) and continues to provide exemplary undergraduate education to women and graduate education to women and men. Affiliated with The United Methodist Church, Wesleyan plays an important role in the Middle Georgia community. Wesleyan invites applications from all qualified individuals.  We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate teaching objectives and specific learning outcomes to students, and clearly outline the grading policies for the course
• Utilize the Canvas Learning Management System as the course support platform and Zoom web conferencing software to host weekly live class meetings
• Evaluate student achievement of specific learning outcomes, and assign grades
• Post midterm and final student grades by set deadlines
• Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner
• Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field of practice
• Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner including: completing all hiring paperwork; submitting updated syllabus; signing instructor contract; posting attendance and student concern reports; reporting institutional learning outcome data

Required Experience

• Candidate should have a minimum of three years of college-level online teaching experience 
• Candidate should have experience working with Canvas LMS and online course design

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in one of the following disciplines: Business (specialization in business law, sport management, healthcare administration, international business, or marketing a plus), Communication, English, History, or Psychology.
• Candidate will be required to submit a cover letter, resume and/or curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy and copies of unofficial transcripts (all degree levels) with their application

To apply, please e-mail a cover letter and resume to online@wesleyancollege.edu. Applications lacking the required documents will not be considered. Applications will be taken until the position is filled.  

Wesleyan College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College supports equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, gender, national origin, status as a war veteran, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Wesleyan College is a certified drug-free workplace employer. All applicants being considered for employment are required to submit to substance screening as a condition of employment.

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States, individuals will be required to provide proof of identity and eligibility for employment in the United States upon acceptance of an employment offer. In addition, employment is contingent upon successfully passing a criminal background check.

 

Assistant Professor in Business

Wesleyan College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the assistant professor level beginning August 1, 2020 to teach in the undergraduate Business Administration program. The qualified applicant will have a Ph.D. in Business (or business-related field) from an accredited university, and a demonstrated record of academic excellence in the classroom. Specialties in healthcare administration, marketing, and sport management will be given preference with other specialties considered. Ideal candidates will also have experience in online course design and instruction, and research interests in or prior experience with minority-owned businesses, equity and inclusion in the workplace, or environmental and racial justice in the workplace. 

Wesleyan College, a four-year national liberal arts college for women founded in 1836, is a leader and innovator in women’s education. The first college in the world chartered to grant degrees to women, Wesleyan’s academically challenging, inclusive environment helps prepare women to live purposeful and connected lives. The Business Administration program at Wesleyan has four optional interdisciplinary concentrations: Health Care Administration, Organizational Behavior, Sport Management, and Strategic Management. The ideal candidate will be able to teach across the major and in the Executive MBA program. The Executive MBA program has for over 20 years educated men and women business leaders in global business best practices.

The teaching load for the position is 21 credits (seven classes) per year, with the potential of one least one of those classes being in the EMBA program. All full-time faculty at Wesleyan College are expected to engage in scholarship and service to the college.

Please send an application that includes (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy, (4) a statement of how you have supported diversity in your work, and (5) the names of three references to: Stephanie Gaither, Provost Office, Wesleyan College, 4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210.  Email:  sgaither@wesleyancollege.edu. Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus are strongly encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Wesleyan College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College supports equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, gender, national origin, status as a war veteran, age, disability, or any other status protected by law. Wesleyan College invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives. 

 

Adjunct Biology Instructor

Wesleyan College seeks an Adjunct Biology Instructor for the Spring or Summer of 2020 and Fall 2020; Ph.D. in Biology preferred, MS in Biology required. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of biology teaching experience at the undergraduate level; candidates with at least four years of high school biology teaching experience are also encouraged to apply. This adjunct will be responsible for teaching a four credit hour introductory biology course or a non-science major course designed to introduce undergraduate students to the study of living systems, with a special emphasis on human biology.  We also seek an instructor for human anatomy for fall semester 2020.  Both lecture and laboratory exercises for these courses will be held in the Munroe Science Center, a $12 million state-of-the-art teaching and research facility. Candidates must have a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching of diverse learners and must be proficient with common laboratory instrumentation; facility with Microsoft applications including PowerPoint, Word and Excel is also required. 

Application: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter including relevant teaching experience, a current curriculum vitae and three names of potential references. All candidates will be asked to send official transcripts upon the invitation to interview.  Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus are strongly encouraged to apply. EOE.

Address all inquiries to: Biology Adjunct Search Committee, c/o Dr. James Ferrari, Department of Biology, Wesleyan College, 4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210. Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. This posting is for the Spring of 2020 (or the Summer of 2020) and for fall semester 2020; continuation beyond this period is dependent upon departmental needs and quality of performance. 

 

Adjunct Professor of Education 

The department of Education is seeking a Master's level educator with a passion for Children's Literature to teach one section of our Dynamics of Children's Literature course for the spring 2020 semester.

The course is a face to face course that is already scheduled to meet each Tuesday and Thursday from 9:45 am until 11:00 am for the full span of 16 weeks.  These dates and times cannot be modified or changed. 

Qualified candidates should have a Master's degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education or English, have a passion for the dynamic area of Children's Literature, be qualified to score, review, and revise creative and APA style research writing, and be able to teach face to face for the full duration of the dates listed above.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and a CV to Dr. Virginia B. Wilcox (vwilcox@wesleyancollege.edu) by November 22nd.

 

Staff Positions 

Registrar Front Office Coordinator

Reporting to the Registrar, Wesleyan College is seeking to hire a Registrar Front Office Coordinator that will serve as the first point of contact for the Registrar’s Office and greet visitors in a warm and friendly manner. This person should be enthusiastic with an outgoing personality and has the ability to work well with a diverse population. In addition to serving as the primary customer service contact for visitors, the coordinator will also be responsible for general duties as it relates to the Registrar's Office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet students, faculty, staff, and external contacts
• Respond to in-person and email inquiries and route accordingly
• Manage telephone inquiries pleasantly and professionally and route accordingly
• Process transcript requests, enrollment verifications, and general enrollment requests
• Process change of grade forms, withdrawals, and transient requests
• Collects data from faculty for no-shows and sends required correspondence
• Organize files and scan documents into the Student Information System in accordance to the retention and disposal of records policy
• Coordinate student worker job assignments and train student workers to assist at the front counter
• Become fluent in the Student Information System, Jenzabar EX, to meticulously update and maintain accurate student registration information
• Advise students on degree requirements and assist them with plans for degree completion
• Operates standard office equipment, handles general mailings, and monitors supply inventories
• Process incoming mail by opening, dating and distributing it to the appropriate employee
• Assists the Registrar in maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of student records in accordance with FERPA
• Process student's enrollment with the National Student Clearinghouse on a monthly basis ensuring dates of enrollment and withdrawal are accurately recorded on each student’s record
• Communicate clearly, systematically, and proactively regarding registration policies and important dates
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Qualifications
First and foremost, the Registrar Front Office Coordinator will interact with students, faculty, and staff to promote consistency and accuracy of policies and procedures. Additionally, candidates for the position must have the following: 

• A minimum of an Associate’s Degree is preferred or an equivalent amount of post-secondary coursework towards a Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of two years of work experience in a college setting; preferably in a registrar's office or in data management, technology and/or higher education administration
• Even during a high-level of interruption, attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through 
• Outstanding organizational skills
• An ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and work across multiple systems
• Experience working with Microsoft Office applications (specifically Word and Excel)
• A high level of grit, energy, positivity, optimism, and humor
• A critical thinking mindset to help improve processes to form a more efficient and productive workflow

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to Angie O’Neal Wright, Registrar awright@wesleyancollege.edu

 

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Wesleyan College is a certified drug-free workplace employer. All applicants being considered for employment are required to submit to substance screening as a condition of employment. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States, and individuals will be required to provide proof of identity and eligibility for employment in the United States upon acceptance of an employment offer. In addition, employment is contingent upon successfully passing a criminal background check.

Wesleyan College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College supports equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, gender, national origin, status as a war veteran, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.