Part-Time ANTHROPOLOGY Instructor (Applicant Pool)

Georgia State University

United States, Georgia, Atlanta

1 Park Place (Show on map)

Dec 11, 2024

Position Information

Posting Number	PTI00130P
Classification Title
Position Title	Part-Time ANTHROPOLOGY 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
College	Perimeter College
Campus
Position Type	Part Time Faculty
Posting Type
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 ANTHROPOLOGY who will play a key role in educating and supporting students.
Required Experience	Applicants MUST have a minimum of a Master's Degree, with at least 18 graduate semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) in ANTHROPOLOGY.
Required Education	College-level teaching experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience	None specified.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Ability to teach Anthropology 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 Anthropology, Intro to Cultural Anthropology, Intro to Biological Anthropology, or Archaeology and Prehistory 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	03/08/2024
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/4475
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