Position Details
Position Information…
Posting Number
PTI00125P
GSU Log Number
Classification Title
Position Title
Part-time SOCIOLOGY 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
Cultural & Behavioral Science
Campus
College-wide
Position Type
Part Time Faculty
Posting Type
Internal/External
About the Department
The Department of Cultural and Behavioral Sciences is home to
multiple academic and applied disciplines including psychology,
sociology, anthropology, geography, education, social work,
criminal justice, and homeland security. Our courses and academic
pathways cultivate critical and creative thinking, scientific
inquiry, and communication skills. Students use social science
insights to better understand our diverse and changing world,
enhancing their personal growth, professional success, and
community engagement.
Position Description
Perimeter College is seeking part-time instructors in SOCIOLOGY who
will play a key role in educating and supporting students.
Required Experience
College-level teaching experience is required.
Required Education
Applicants MUST have a minimum of a Master’s Degree, with at least
18 graduate semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) in SOCIOLOGY
.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
None specified.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to teach Sociology at the collegiate level.
• Ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods, relate
to students and facilitate student learning.
• Effective communication skills needed.
• Excellent organizational and teaching skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology is
required.
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
Description of Job Duty
• Teach 1 to 2 sections of Intro to Sociology or Intro to Social
Problems per term, as needed. Courses will mostly be on one of our
five physical campuses, though online classes are possible
following our institution’s certification process.
• Create syllabi, assignments and tests, class activities,
lectures, etc.
• Communicate with students outside class via email, phone, and
in-person or virtual office hours.
• Use online learning management system to post syllabus, grades,
and other information students need.
• Do required record-keeping in a timely fashion, e.g. roll
verification, progress report grades, final grades.
• Communicate with department Chair and staff about teaching
schedule, any student issues, and other matters as needed.
Percentage Of Time
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
Perimeter College accepts part-time instructor applications on a
continuous basis.
Desired Start Date
08/01/2024
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
02/19/2024
Close Date
07/31/2025
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions Summary
Qualified applicants must provide the following application
materials to be considered:
• Letter of application/cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Unofficial Transcript of all degrees completed. Official
transcripts must be provided if an offer is accepted.
• Foreign Degree Transcript is required for foreign graduate
degrees
• Three (3) professional references. Professional references will
provide letters of recommendation via a secured and confidential
link provided in a notification email.
Apply at:
https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/4419
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 (*).
• * 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
• * 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)
• * Are you available to teach mornings?
• Yes
• No
• * Are you available to teach afternoons?
• Yes
• No
• * Are you available to teach evenings?
• Yes
• No
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
• Resume/CV
• Letter of Intent/Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts of All Graduate-Level Degrees Completed
or In Progress
Optional Documents
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