Position Information
| Posting Number |
PTI00134P |
| Classification Title |
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| Position Title |
Limited-Term Instructor of PHILOSOPHY |
| 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 |
Humanities Department |
| College |
Perimeter College |
| Campus |
College-wide |
| Position Type |
Full Time Faculty |
| Posting Type |
Internal/External |
| About the Department |
The Humanities Department at Perimeter College delivers a top-tier education and exceptional access to hands-on experiences. The department is home to the disciplines of communication, humanities, journalism, philosophy, religious studies, and world languages, including American Sign Language. Our cadre of highly accomplished faculty not only prepare students for proficiency in their prospective fields, but also to be effective and engaged citizens who think critically. |
| Position Description |
Limited-term instructor positions are non-tenure track, term-to-term appointments renewable up to four semesters.
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Providing 18 semester hours of instruction per semester.
- 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.
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| Required Experience |
None Specified. |
| Required Education |
To qualify to teach
PHILOSOPHY, applicants
MUST have:
A minimum of a Master's degree in Philosophy (completed by the date of appointment) 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 |
The preferred candidate will have:
- Prior teaching experience at the collegiate level.
- Prior online teaching experience.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
The candidate should possess:
- The ability to teach Philosophy courses at the collegiate level.
- The ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods, related to students, and facilitate student learning.
- Effective communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to develop and teach online coursework.
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| 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 |
$21,216 per term with Master's degree in discipline; $23,791 per term with terminal degree in discipline. |
Posting Detail Information
| Number of Vacancies |
1 |
| Desired Start Date |
08/01/2024 |
| Position End Date (if temporary) |
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| Open Date |
06/28/2024 |
| Close Date |
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| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Special Instructions Summary |
- Letter of application/cover letter Curriculum Vitae/Resume
- Unofficial Transcript of all graduate 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.
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| Apply at: |
https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/4680 |
| 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. |
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