Careers at Young Harris

Young Harris College invites applications for a full-time tenure track assistant professor of Biology position beginning August 1, 2026. The applicant must (or will) possess a Ph.D. in a biological discipline related to environmental science.  The successful applicant must be willing to teach courses in general biology for science majors and non-science majors, introductory environmental science/environmental studies courses, introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) and upper-level courses, e.g. ecology and courses related to their specialty.  Someone with expertise in teaching vertebrate zoology, invertebrate zoology, animal behavior and/or climate change, soil science, and physical geography would be of particular interest.  Although Young Harris College is primarily a teaching institution, the candidate should also have a strong interest in research and the capability to direct undergraduate students in guided research experiences.

Applications should include a two-page cover letter that includes how their research interests inform their teaching philosophy (or a cover letter with separate statements of research interests and teaching philosophy), a CV, transcripts (unofficial) and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.  Selected candidates must successfully pass a background check.

Young Harris College is a private baccalaureate and master’s degree-granting institution located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, Young Harris College educates, inspires, and empowers students through an education that purposefully integrates the liberal arts and professional studies. The College has four academic divisions: Fine Arts; Humanities; Mathematics, Science, and Technology; and Professional Studies. Approximately 1,400 students are enrolled in its residential and Early College programs. The College is an active member of the NCAA Division II and remains a fierce competitor in the prestigious Conference Carolinas. For more information, visit yhc.edu

Applicants must officially apply through the Young Harris College online application system. Materials should be sent electronically to [email protected]  or by mail to the Human Resources Office, Young Harris College, P.O. Box 68, Young Harris, GA 30582.

Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply. EOE M/F/D/V

Young Harris College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. All persons involved in the operations of the College are prohibited from engaging in such discrimination.

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Young Harris College invites applications for either an Assistant Professor or Instructor of Kinesiology and Sport. This is a 10-month full-time faculty appointment. The successful candidate will serve as a dynamic and innovative educator with a strong commitment to teaching in an undergraduate liberal arts curriculum. Program collaboration, strategic planning, and leadership through strong written and oral communications skills are essential. The ideal candidate will have experience fostering and facilitating research opportunities for undergraduate students.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach 4 classes, 12-credit load, for both Fall and Spring semesters in undergraduate level courses for Kinesiology and Sport majors. Classes within the curriculum include the following: Introduction to Kinesiology, Personal Training Concepts, Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries, Nutrition for Physical Performance, Exercise Physiology, Motor Learning & Behavior, and Biomechanics of Sports.
• Advising and mentorship for majors in the Kinesiology and Sport program.
• Engagement in scholarship in candidate’s area of expertise with emphasis on fostering and facilitating undergraduate student research opportunities.
• Institutional service through committee work.

Qualifications:

• A Masters or Ph.D. in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a related field. Significant industry experience may be considered.
• A commitment to teaching innovation and excellence at the college level.
• Demonstrated success in program collaboration, curriculum development, and assessment.
• Evidence of scholarship and research relevant to undergraduate research opportunities and experiences.

Young Harris College is a private baccalaureate and master’s degree-granting institution located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, Young Harris College educates, inspires, and empowers students through an education that purposefully integrates the liberal arts and professional studies. Our faculty and students are highly engaged in academics, research, music programs, athletics, sustainability and service. Located in a vibrant community providing outdoor recreation, agriculture, and tourism, Young Harris is committed to offering high engagement education in a small classroom environment. The College is an active member of the NCAA Division II and remains a fierce competitor in the prestigious Conference Carolinas.

Interested candidates should submit the following materials:

1. A cover letter outlining your interest in the position and relevant qualifications.
2. A current curriculum vitae.
3. A statement of your teaching approach and philosophy on education.
4. Copies of graduate transcripts.
5. Names and contact information for three professional references.

For best consideration, application and supporting materials should be received by December 1, 2025. Posting will remain open until the position is filled. Applicants will submit their materials through https://www.yhc.edu/human-resources/employment. Selected candidate must successfully pass a background check.

Questions may be sent to the search committee chair Dr. Thomas Clanton at [email protected].

Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply. EOE M/F/D/V

Young Harris College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. All persons involved in the operations of the College are prohibited from engaging in such discrimination.

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Young Harris College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in physical sciences, beginning August 1, 2026. The ideal will possess a Ph.D. in physics or a related field such as earth and/or atmospheric sciences. The successful applicant will primarily teach courses in algebra-based and calculus-based physics, physical geography, and other courses related to their specialty. Applicants with experience in earth and atmospheric sciences are preferred. Young Harris College is primarily a teaching institution, so the ideal candidate should be skilled and enthusiastic at teaching at the college level. 

Applications should include a two-page cover letter that highlights their experience and teaching philosophy, a curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  Selected candidates must pass a background check.

Young Harris College is a private baccalaureate and master’s degree-granting institution located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, Young Harris College educates, inspires, and empowers students through an education that purposefully integrates the liberal arts and professional studies. Our faculty and students are highly engaged in academics, research, the arts, athletics, sustainability and service. Located in a vibrant community providing outdoor recreation, agriculture, and tourism, Young Harris is committed to offering high engagement education in a small classroom environment. The College is an active member of the NCAA Division II and remains a fierce competitor in the prestigious Conference Carolinas. For more information, visit yhc.edu.

Applicants must officially apply through the Young Harris College online application system. Additional materials may be submitted to office of human resources at [email protected] or by mail to the Human Resources Office, Young Harris College, P.O. Box 68, Young Harris, GA 30582.

Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply. EOE M/F/D/V

Young Harris College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. All persons involved in the operations of the College are prohibited from engaging in such discrimination.

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Young Harris College Invites applications for an adjunct professor of English position beginning January 1, 2026. The applicant must possess a master’s degree or Ph.D. in English. The successful applicant must be willing to teach English composition courses at Rabun County High School as part of the college’s dual enrollment program. 

Applications should provide a two-page cover letter that includes teaching experience and philosophy, a CV, unofficial transcripts and contact information for 3 references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Selected candidate must successfully pass a background check.

Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply. EOE M/F/D/V

Young Harris College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. All persons involved in the operations of the College are prohibited from engaging in such discrimination.

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Position Summary:

Young Harris College is seeking a dynamic, student-centered professional to serve as the Career Engagement Specialist. This position plays a critical role in cultivating a culture of mentorship, purpose-driven on-campus employment, and experiential learning. The ideal candidate will be passionate about student career development and committed to preparing students for meaningful careers and lifelong success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Mentorship Engagement:

• Provide logistical and strategic support for the YHC Mentoring Program.
• Ensure meaningful engagement between students, alumni, and Evans Scholars.
• Assist with mentor/mentee matching, training, communication, and tracking program outcomes.

On-Campus Employment Development:

• Support the YHC On-Campus Employment Program by working closely with student employees and campus supervisors.
• Promote career readiness by integrating NACE competencies into student job descriptions and evaluations.
• Develop and deliver career resources and training sessions for both students and supervisors.

Career Education and Student Support:

• Guide students in connecting academic knowledge to professional experience through career-related projects and assignments.
• Serve as a liaison between academic programs and career development to help students translate classroom learning into professional pathways.
• Assist in coordinating career engagement events and facilitating career development engagement opportunities through student life and social media.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in career services, academic advising, student employment, or mentorship programming.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with students, alumni, faculty, and campus partners.

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Young Harris College Invites applications for Head Athletic Trainer. Head Athletic Trainer Assures compliance with all NCAA and Conference Carolinas rules and regulations; encourages academic achievement of student-athletics; coaches the team; creates an environment that promotes compliance, sportsmanship and civility and oversees all administrative functions of the program.

Develop and supervise overall athletic training program of the College.

Evaluates physical condition and advises and treat student athletes to maintain maximum physical fitness for participation in athletic competition by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop and manage the athletic training facility, budget and policies to maintain optimal health, safety and welfare of all student athletes. Including: prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs and counseling for student-athletes.
• Schedule and coordinate athletic training coverage for all team practices which may include attendance at scheduled team practices, home and away contests.
• Coordinate and schedule physical examinations and medical referrals for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete.
• Responsible for the formation of the college’s athletic training staff, including hiring, training and supervision of assistant/associate athletic trainers, graduate assistant athletic trainers, intern athletic trainers, and work study students.
• Administers and oversees the care, prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries to all student-athletes.
• Manages and supervises athlete training staff.
• Organizes and maintains all medical records in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Develops and maintains emergency action plans.
• Maintains student-athlete insurance information.
• Maintains good communication with the insurance providers and manages all paperwork required for claims.
• Coordinates the purchasing and use of all equipment and supplies needed for the operation of the athletic training facility.
• Communicate with physicians and coaching staff regarding the injury status of athletes.
• Make appropriate physician’s referrals and appointments.
• Organizes and administers drug testing per department policy.
• Help monitor weather conditions and dangerous environmental conditions.
• Adheres to Conference guidelines, including visiting team accommodations and services.
• Ensure the Athletic Department staff maintains First-Aid, CPR and AED certification.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

Directly supervises assistant athletic trainers, intern athletic training students, and work study students. Oversee the athletic training department staff: assistant athletic trainer, graduate assistant athletic trainers, student workers and insurance coordinator.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications: To perform this job position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: 

Master’s degree or equivalent; and 3+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills 

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence including rehab plans and SOAP notes.  Ability to speak effectively before faculty, staff, students, parents, and/or Board of Trustees.

Reasoning Ability: 

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills: 

Successfully use injury tracking software and SWAY concussion testing software. This is an essential function and used daily.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• National certification and State licensure as an athletic trainer.

Other Skills and Abilities: 

• First aid/CPR certified (BLS); this is an essential qualification.

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job position, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply. EOE M/F/D/V

Young Harris College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. All persons involved in the operations of the College are prohibited from engaging in such discrimination.

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The Internship Coordinator is a full-time, 12-month professional staff position reporting to the Director of Career Services and Professional Development. This role is responsible for developing, expanding, and managing internship programs to ensure that Young Harris College students gain access to meaningful experiential learning opportunities aligned with their career goals. Applicants who will enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Internship Program Development & Management:

Serve as the internal point of contact for the college’s internship program, supporting both credit and non-credit internships across all majors.

Coordinate and oversee all aspects of the internal internship process, including marketing internships to students and tracking internship participation.

Manage internship databases (including Handshake) and maintain accurate records for reporting purposes.

Collaborate with faculty and academic departments to align internships with academic programs and facilitate approval processes for credit-based internships.

Create and manage student internship agreements, evaluations, and learning outcome assessments.

Student Coaching and Support:

Conduct one-on-one coaching appointments with students on internship search strategies, resume writing and interviewing skills.

Design and deliver workshops, class presentations, and events related to internships, experiential learning, and career readiness.

Guide students understanding on how internships support career exploration and post-graduate employment outcomes.

Employer Engagement & Event Coordination:

Assist employers with internship development, recruitment strategies, and effective supervision practices.

Coordinate and promote internship fairs, employer information sessions, and other recruiting events.

Facilitate employer participation in campus programming such as panels, workshops, and classroom visits.

Program Assessment & Administration:

Track and analyze internship program participation and outcomes, preparing reports for institutional stakeholders.

Develop and update internship program policies, procedures, and promotional materials.

Other Duties:

Perform other duties as assigned to support Career Services operations and strategic initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Reliable, consistent attendance is a requirement and essential function of all positions.
• An established record of excellent leadership and mentoring relationships with students, collegial relationships with staff and faculty, and strong written and oral communications skills, particularly with students and their parents, are preferred.
• Outstanding organizational and management skills are essential for success in this role.
• Employees are expected to be punctual and dependable to meet the needs of their department and the College.
• Employees are expected to work 40 hours a week.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required.

1–3 years of experience in career services, higher education, employer relations, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education, Counseling, or a related field.

Experience working in internship coordination, employer engagement, or experiential learning programming.

Familiarity with career management platforms such as Handshake.

Knowledge of NACE career readiness competencies and best practices in experiential education.

Professional experience in a small, liberal arts college setting.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

Requires the ability to sit for long periods, with frequent interruptions.

Requires getting up and down from chairs, climbing stairs, and reaching/bending.

Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work.

Requires talking, hearing, and seeing as important elements for completing assigned tasks.

Requires occasionally lifting and/or moving objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

Requires the use of various electronic tools.

Requires the ability to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions: must partner with colleagues without exhibiting behavioral extremes.

Requires the performance of work activities including reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others: and responding appropriately to constructive feedback from management.

Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply. EOE M/F/D/V

Young Harris College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. All persons involved in the operations of the College are prohibited from engaging in such discrimination.

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Young Harris College invites applications for the position of User Support Specialist. The User Support Specialist works within a customer focused team environment to deliver exceptional service and support to the college community. The ideal candidate will possess technology skills in the following areas: desktop/laptop computers, software, printers/copiers, projectors and sound systems. Responsibilities will include installation and maintenance of all technology enhanced classrooms, access control software, setup and teardown of audio-visual equipment for events, diagnoses of end-user technical issues in the areas of applications, operating systems, hardware, network connectivity and printers. Since technology plays a key role in the overall operation of the College, this position will require occasional work beyond normal business hours and on call availability for situations that require immediate attention. In this position, this person must be a results-driven individual with business acumen, have the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff, excellent prioritization and time management skills.

An Associate Degree in Computer Information Systems or Business Management is required with 3+ years of experience in providing technology and audio-visual support. In lieu of an Associate Degree, 5+ years of experience will be considered. Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with people in a variety of situations. Excellent customer service skills are a must. Selected candidate must successfully pass a background check.

Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply. EOE M/F/D/V

Young Harris College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. All persons involved in the operations of the College are prohibited from engaging in such discrimination.

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