Part-Time AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES Instructor (Applicant Pool)

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number
PTI00127P

GSU Log Number

Classification Title

Position Title
Part-Time AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES Instructor (Applicant Pool)

GSU Information

Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, ranked 2nd most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor’s degrees to African American students, 6th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad.

A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels.
With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State’s interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges.

Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta’s vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship.

Department
History & Political Science

College
Perimeter College

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 history courses provide an in-depth study of issues, as well as the background needed to help students make knowledgeable decisions and rational life choices.

Position Description

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

Required Experience

None Specified.

Required Education

To qualify to teach AFRICAN - AMERICAN STUDIES, applicants MUST have:

A minimum of a master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours (or 27 graduate quarter hours) in the teaching discipline.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

Teaching experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to teach AFRICAN - AMERICAN STUDIES 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.

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

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date
03/01/2024

Close Date
07/31/2025

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/4448

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Georgia State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status in its programs, services, activities, employment, and/or admissions. Additionally, the University promotes equal employment opportunity for women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans through its affirmative action program.

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 evenings?
    • Yes
    • No
11. * 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. Resume/CV
2. Letter of Intent/Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts of All Graduate-Level Degrees Completed or In Progress

Optional Documents

1. Other Document 1
2. Other Document 2
3. Other Document 3