Georgia Tech EXCEL Program

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer

The EXCEL Program is part of the College of Lifetime Learning and housed within CEISMC. EXCEL is a four-year college certificate program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Students enrolled in EXCEL work toward earning two professional education certificates while developing competencies across academic, social, and career domains. Through a structured and supportive environment, EXCEL fosters the growth of essential academic skills, social engagement, independent living abilities, and vocational readiness. The program is committed to preparing students not only for competitive employment but also for meaningful, self-determined lives within their communities.

Job Summary

The EXCEL Program, part of the College of Lifetime Learning and housed within the Center for Education, Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC) at the Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications for a Lecturer position. Applicants will be considered at all ranks. Candidates are expected to demonstrate an exceptional commitment to the teaching and mentoring of EXCEL students. This academic, non-tenure track position combines curriculum development, lesson planning, course instruction, student advising, and administrative responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Job Duties Include:

• Teaching EXCEL courses (e.g., Fundamentals, Independent Living, Social Skills, Financial Literacy)
• Modifying and adapting course content as needed.
• Developing and updating EXCEL course curricula
• Advising and mentoring students through regular weekly meetings
• Building and maintaining relationships with Georgia Tech faculty who teach courses.
• Providing classroom accommodations and curriculum modifications for EXCEL students
• Co-managing the EXCEL tutoring program, including recruiting, hiring, training, and scheduling 50 or more undergraduate student tutors and teaching assistants.
• Coordinating with Georgia Tech Professional Education to ensure accurate transcript recording, certificate completion, grade reporting, and course scheduling.
• Scheduling and participating in person-centered planning meetings and applicant interviews.
• Collaborating with Georgia Tech faculty, staff, and students (e.g., academic coordinator, peer support coordinator, career advisors) to support holistic student development.
• Teaching at EXCEL Summer Academies
• Conducting information sessions for prospective students and families.

Required Qualifications

This position vacancy is an open rank announcement. Final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Non-tenure Track Academic Faculty ranks as outlined in section 3.2.2 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook (https://www.policylibrary.gatech.edu/faculty-handbook/3.2.2-non-tenure-track-academic-faculty-members-hiring-and-promotion-guidelines 

Lecturer

• Graduate degree in Education, or related area

Senior Lecturer 

• Graduate degree in Education, or related area
• At least six (6) years full-time relevant experience