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Part-Time ENGLISH Instructor- Decatur Campus (Applicant Pool)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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 specifying your preference for Decatur Campus, Online only, or both.
  • 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.)

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number PTI00122P
GSU Log Number
Classification Title
Position Title Part-Time ENGLISH Instructor- Decatur Campus (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 English (Perimeter)
Campus Decatur
Position Type Part Time Faculty
Posting Type Internal/External
About the Department
The English Department at Perimeter College gives students far more than skills, rules and basic elements of good writing. In our courses, students gain the ability to think analytically and critically. That’s important today, when employers seek candidates who can problem solve in an ever-changing world. At Perimeter College, students learn how to communicate effectively, how to think creatively and how to clearly articulate a well-reasoned solution.
Position Description
Perimeter College (Decatur Campus) is seeking part-time instructors in ENGLISH who will play a key role in educating and supporting students.

The English Department also staffs college English classes for Dual Enrollment students in metro-Atlanta high schools, and occasionally staffs online courses for instructors experienced in online teaching.
Required Experience

None Specified.
Required Education
To qualify to teach ENGLISH, applicants MUST have:

A minimum of a master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) in the teaching discipline.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
Teaching experience is preferred.
Online teaching experience is preferred if seeking online appointment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Ability to teach ENGLISH 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
Position may require non-standard 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 10/23/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date 10/23/2023
Close Date
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 specifying your preference for Decatur Campus, Online only, or both.
  • 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/4364
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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. * 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)

  5. * Do you have online teaching experience?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * Do you have Secondary Education teaching experience?
    • Yes
    • No
  7. * Do you have College or University level teaching experience?
    • Yes
    • No
  8. * Are you available to teach weekends?
    • Yes
    • No
  9. * Are you available to teach mornings?
    • Yes
    • No
  10. * Are you available to teach afternoons?
    • 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. * 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
  14. * 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)

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