Part-Time PSYCHOLOGY Instructor (APPLICANT POOL)
Atlanta, GA 
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Position Information

Posting Number PTI00123P
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Classification Title
Position Title Part-Time PSYCHOLOGY 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 PSYCHOLOGY who will play a key role in educating and supporting students.
Required Experience
Teaching experience required.
Required Education
To qualify to teach PSYCHOLOGY, 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
College-Level teaching experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Ability to teach PSYCHOLOGY 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 skillsDemonstrated 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

Description of Job Duty
  • Teach 1 to 2 class in Introductory Psychology 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 11/01/2023
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.)
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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.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Part Time
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
Open
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