Open Call for GC 1010 Instructors for Bridge Scholars Program

This is an open call for applications to teach a one-credit student success course in the summer Bridge Scholars Program. 

About the Bridge Scholars Program: 

The Bridge Scholars Program (BSP) is a yearlong Residential Learning Community which gives first-year students a head start on college through a special program designed to help them successfully make the transition from high school to our campus. During the summer program, BSP students are placed into a cohort and take a one-credit hour success course and six hours of core courses. Students who pass all courses with a grade of C or better are eligible to return to Georgia College & State University in the fall. Returning students then continue to participate in special extracurricular activities and peer mentoring during their first year. Past BSP students have gone on to be academically successful campus leaders. This is due, in part, to the strong start they've had for their college experience. One of the highlights and benefits of the program is the close interaction that BSP students enjoy with their faculty and BSP staff. We hope that you will consider applying for this unique teaching opportunity. (For more information, please visit the Bridge Scholars Program webpage). 

Summer Teaching Opportunity: 

Each instructor will teach one section of GC 1010: Student Success Seminar. The course will meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 17 – June 20 (no classes on June 19).  The course does not replace the fall FYAS; rather it is a "study skills boot camp" of sorts. Our goal is to front-load students with intensive academic skill-building before they proceed to take their summer core courses. GC 1010 is designed to help Bridge Scholars strengthen their academic success skills by covering topics such as test anxiety, time management, note-taking and reading comprehension. The course utilizes the open-source text, College Success.  

Instructors should understand that due to the nature of this program, there is an expectation of involvement outside the classroom to support and facilitate student development via relationship building and mentoring during the transition to university life. In addition to instructional time, those hired to teach with the BSP during summer 2024 will be required to participate in the following events: 

• Friday, April 26: BSP faculty/staff orientation 2-5 p.m. 

• Saturday, June 15: BSP orientation and move-in 

• Thursday, July 17: Closing banquet 

Compensation: 

Instructors hired to teach the course will have one of two options. 

1) You may elect to take three days of annual leave and receive a stipend for teaching (on the June 30 payroll).  

2) Obtain supervisory approval to teach the course as part of your regular work duties on those three days and forgo the stipend. 

How to Apply: 

Interested employees should submit a paragraph identifying: (1) their interest in the BSP program, (2) their qualifications for teaching this course and (3) their thoughts on how instructor involvement outside of the classroom can support and enhance pedagogy. Hiring decisions will be made by late February. 

Applications will be accepted by email to bridge.scholars@gcsu.edu on or before Feb. 18, 2024. Please don’t hesitate to email with questions.