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Employment
Employment Opportunities Young Harris College is a selective liberal arts institution serving students who demonstrate strong academic commitment. Founded in 1886 and affiliated with The United Methodist Church, the college specializes in providing the first two years of a baccalaureate degree with 93% of graduates transferring to senior colleges or universities. One of the premier private two-year colleges in the country, Young Harris College enjoys a strong endowment. The college enrolls approximately 600 students with a student to faculty ratio of about 15:1. Young Harris College is located two hours north of Atlanta in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains.
Faculty Positions
The Division of Humanities at Young Harris College invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor of Speech Communication position beginning August 1, 2008. The position is for a communication generalist, able to teach the basic public speaking course as well as additional undergraduate courses in communication studies. Requirements include Ph.D. (or ABD) in Communication. Because the college is transitioning to four-year status, the appointee should be equipped to assist in the development of a baccalaureate curriculum in communications. Selected candidate must successfully pass a background check. Applications should be sent to Human Resources Director, Young Harris College, P.O. Box 68, Young Harris, GA 30582. Electronic applications are preferred (Word format) and should be sent to HumanResources@yhc.edu. Applications should include a cover letter and resume, a one page essay describing teaching philosophy, three letters of reference and scanned in transcripts. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply. EOE M/F/D/V
Young Harris College invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor of Political Science (with specialty in Public Policy), to teach in an interdisciplinary program in Public Policy & Business beginning August 1, 2008. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Political Science in addition to an MPA with a strong commitment to teaching in an undergraduate, liberal arts curriculum. The new major in Public Policy & Business will combine courses from four disciplines concerned with commercial and civic life: accounting, economics, law, and political science. Because the college is transitioning to four-year status, the appointee should be equipped to assist in the development of a baccalaureate curriculum in Public Policy & Business. Selected candidate must successfully pass a background check. Applications should be sent to Human Resources Director, Young Harris College, P.O. Box 68, Young Harris, GA 30582. Electronic applications are preferred (Word format) and should be sent to HumanResources@yhc.edu. Applications should include a cover letter and resume, a one page essay describing teaching philosophy, three letters of reference and scanned in transcripts. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply. EOE M/F/D/V
Resident Director Position We currently have an immediate opening for a creative, energetic educator to join the Student Development staff and serve as a live-in Resident Director of an all male residence hall. It is the responsibility of the Resident Director to supervise resident students and staff, to oversee the general operation of the building and to foster a sense of community within the residence hall while maintaining an atmosphere conducive to personal well-being and academic excellence. The Resident Director is a twelve-month position and reports to the Director of Residence Life and Dean of Students. Master's degree in college student personnel, higher education or related field strongly preferred; Bachelor's degree required. Preferred: recent residence life experience; strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package that includes an apartment. Send cover letter, resume and 3 professional references to Human Resources Director, Young Harris College, P.O. Box 68, Young Harris, GA 30582 or electronically (preferred) to HumanResources@yhc.edu EOE M/F/D/V
Business Office - Front Office Coordinator Young Harris College seeks a Front Office coordinator in the Business Office to provide business office clerical assistance by performing duties such as waiting on the counter, processing mail, managing receipts from faculty, staff, and students, as well as, managing fleet cars. Responsibilities also include general office duties including copying, record keeping, word processing, telephone reception, ordering supplies, laundry cards, printing monthly reports from UPS and Pitney Bowes, the Cafeteria plan, ordering turkeys, and faculty/staff/student regalia. Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma and a minimum of 1 to 3 months related experience, preferably in a college setting. Applicants should be computer literate and have experience with MS Office; Jenzabar Database experience a plus. Send cover letter and resume to Human Resources Director, Young Harris College, P.O. Box 68, Young Harris, GA 30582 or HumanResources@yhc.edu (preferred). EOE M/F/D/V Security
The Young Harris College Police Department seeks applicants for the position of part-time certified police officer. Questions should be directed to Chief of Police Ken Henderson at 706-379-4569. Athletic Positions No Positions Available
Employment decisions at Young Harris College are based on an individual's qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. The College prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, age, marital status, veteran status, physical disability, mental disability or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful.
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