Position Details
Position Information…
Posting Number
PTI00109P
GSU Log Number
Classification Title
Position Title
Limited-Term Instructor of BIOLOGY
GSU Information
Join Perimeter College’s growing 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, Perimeter College is metro Atlanta’s
gateway to higher education, offering 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 2021 rankings from U.S. News & World
Report list Georgia State as #2 among the most innovative colleges
and universities in the nation and #1 among national universities
with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. Another 2021
national rank recognized Perimeter for its significant and
measurable efforts to help students persist, graduate and thrive.
The Chronicle of Higher Education ranks Perimeter College among the
top 20 two-year colleges nationally for our higher rates of
students staying the course and advancing their education. Also,
Perimeter students —regardless of race, ethnicity or income — now
are graduating at similar rates, mirroring the nationally
recognized student success of Georgia State’s Atlanta Campus.
Department
Life & Earth Sciences
Campus
College-wide
Position Type
Full Time Faculty
Posting Type
Internal/External
About the Department
The Department of Life and Earth Sciences ( LES ) at Perimeter
College encompasses coursework in biology, environmental science,
geology, integrated sciences and neuroscience. Academic pathways in
Biology and Geology are available through the department, but our
courses also support other academic interests, such as chemistry,
health- related fields, environmental science, medicine and
education.
Limited-term instructor positions are non-tenure track,
term-to-term appointments renewable up to four semesters.
Position Description
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
• Providing 18 semester hours of instruction per academic year
.
• Maintaining at least 8 office hours per week.
• Working effectively, collaboratively, and professionally with
faculty, staff, and students.
• Connecting students with institutional resources to promote
student success and progression.
Required Experience
None Specified.
Required Education
A minimum of a master’s degree required in Biology or a minimum of
a master’s degree with at least 18 semester or 27 quarter graduate
hours in relevant coursework
(completed by the anticipated date of appointment) is
required.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
Teaching experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• The ability to teach Biology courses at the college level.
• The ability to relate to a diverse student population and
facilitate student learning
• The ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods and
modalities.
• The ability to incorporate evidence-based pedagogy and/or
innovative instructional technology in the discipline.
• The ability to maintain appropriate records.
• Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, and
computer skills.
Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc
None Specified.
Pre-Employment Requirements
A Criminal History Check is Required.
Work Hours
Position may require non-standard hours (including day, evening,
online, hybrid, weekend and/or other campus locations).
Salary
$23,175 per term with master’s degree in discipline; $25,750 per
term with terminal degree in discipline.
Job Duties
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
4
Desired Start Date
08/01/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
05/10/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Qualified applicants must provide the following application
materials to be considered:
• Letter of intent/cover letter.
• Curriculum vitae/resume.
• Unofficial transcripts of all graduate-level degrees completed.
Official transcripts must be provided if an offer is accepted.
• Candidates with foreign degrees must provide a foreign degree
transcript evaluation as verification of educational
equivalency.
• Three (3) professional letters of reference. (Final Candidate
Only
Apply at:
https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/4235
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 (*).
• * A minimum of a Master’s degree in Biology or a minimum of a
Master’s degree with at least 18 semester or 27 quarter graduate
hours in Biology coursework (completed by the anticipated date of
appointment) is required. Do/Will you meet one of these
requirements?
• Yes
• No
• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
• Public Job Posting
• Internal Job Posting
• Agency Referral
• Advertisement/Publication
• Personal Referral
• Website
• Chronicle of Higher Education/Vitae
• HigherEdJobs.com
• Computing Research Association
• CommunityCollegeJobs.com
• Diverse Jobs
• AcademicJobsOnline.org
• Other
• DiversityinAcademia.net
• Indeed
• Circa Works
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
• Letter of Intent/Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Unofficial Transcripts of All Graduate-Level Degrees Completed
or In Progress
Optional Documents
• Foreign Degree Transcript Evaluation
• Other Document 1
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