Part-time POLITICAL SCIENCE Instructor (Applicant Pool)

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number
PTI00038P

GSU Log Number

Classification Title

Position Title
Part-time POLITICAL SCIENCE Instructor (Applicant Pool)

GSU Information

Join Perimeter College’s growing Part-Time faculty and become part of Georgia State University’s national leadership in innovation and in the academic success of its diverse populations. As the two-year college of Georgia State University, Perimeter College is metro Atlanta’s gateway to higher education. We are home to more freshmen than any other college in Georgia and offer a learning environment where teaching is the faculty’s primary focus. Students can choose from courses on five campuses and online to follow a clear path to an associate degree or receive the core classes required to pursue a bachelor’s degree. The 2019 and 2020 rankings from U.S. News & World Report list Georgia State as #2 among the most innovative colleges and universities in the nation and #2 (2019) and #3 (2020) among national universities with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. In recent years, African-American, Hispanic, first-generation and Pell-eligible students have, on average, all graduated from Georgia State at or above the rates of the student body overall — making Georgia State the only national public university to attain this goal.

Department
History & Political Science

Campus
College-wide

Position Type
Part Time Faculty

Posting Type
Internal/External

About the Department

The Department of History and Political Science at Perimeter College is committed to enlivening history and political science and wholly engaging our students in the learning process. Perimeter College political science classes examine human behavior through data, political systems, institutions and behaviors. Our department believes, as did Aristotle, that the study of politics (and history) are essential to achieving a stable and orderly society—one that develops, advances and improves our lives.

Position Description

Perimeter College is seeking part-time instructors in POLITICAL SCIENCE who will play a key role in educating and supporting students.

Required Experience

None Specified.

Required Education

To qualify to teach POLITICAL SCIENCE, applicants MUST have:

A minimum of a master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) in courses designated as Political Science, and not Public Administration or International Relations.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

Teaching experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to teach POLITICAL SCIENCE courses on the collegiate level.
  
• Ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods.
  
• Ability to relate to a diverse student population and facilitate student learning
  
• Effective oral and written communication skills
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc

None Specified.

Pre-Employment Requirements

A Criminal History Check is Required. A Criminal History Check is Required.

Work Hours

Classes at Perimeter College are offered morning, afternoon and evening including weekends.

Salary
$2,100.00 for each 3 Semester Credit Hour course taught

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
Perimeter College accepts part-time instructor applications on a continuous basis.

Desired Start Date
08/01/2020

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date
06/18/2019

Close Date
06/30/2021

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions Summary

If you meet the qualifications outlined in the position announcement and are interested in becoming a part-time instructor, here are the next steps:
Complete the online application and upload the additional application materials noted below:

• Cover Letter
  
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
  
• Unofficial transcripts of all graduate degrees (foreign degree credentialing must be included for non-US degrees)
  
• Names of three professional references. Please include the following information about your references: name; title; phone number and email; relationship (coworker, supervisor, direct report, etc.)

Apply at:
https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/3046

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action university and accommodates individuals with disabilities. All applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Notice of employment will be conditional on background verification.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a minimum of a Master's Degree?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * What is the major as written on your master's degree transcript?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
3. * Do you have a doctorate degree and, if so, what is the major written on your doctorate degree transcript? (Write N/A if not applicable)
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
4. * Do you have College or University level teaching experience?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Do you have Secondary Education teaching experience?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Do you have online teaching experience?
   • Yes
   • No
7. * Perimeter College has five (5) campuses located in the metro Atlanta area. The campuses include Alpharetta, Clarkston, Decatur, Dunwoody, and Newton. In addition, Perimeter College also offers Online classes. Please list the campuses you are interested in working: • Alpharetta • Clarkston • Decatur • Dunwoody • Newton • Online
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
8. * Are you available to teach mornings?
   • Yes
   • No
9. * Are you available to teach afternoons?
   • Yes
   • No
10. * Are you available to teach weekends?
    • Yes
    • No
11. * Are you available to teach evenings?
    • Yes
    • No
12. * Are you currently employed at a University System of Georgia college or university?
    • Yes - Full-time Faculty
    • Yes - Part-time Faculty
    • Yes - Full-time Staff/Professional
    • Yes - Part-time Staff/Professional
    • No
13. * If you have previously taught for Georgia State University, Perimeter College, or Georgia Perimeter College in a faculty position, please indicate the dates of employment.
    
    (Open Ended Question)
    
    
14. * Are you employed at a private or Technical College System of Georgia college or university?
    • Yes - Full-time Faculty
    • Yes - Part-time Faculty
    • Yes - Full-time Staff/Professional
    • Yes - Part-time Staff/Professional
    • No

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Letter of Intent/Cover Letter
2. Resume/CV
3. Unofficial Transcripts of All Graduate-Level Degrees Completed or In Progress

Optional Documents

1. Foreign Degree Transcript Evaluation
2. Other Document 1
3. Other Document 2
4. Other Document 3