Part-Time PHYSICS/ASTRONOMY Instructor

Georgia State University

United States, Georgia, Atlanta

1 Park Place (Show on map)

Nov 18, 2024

Position Information

Posting Number	PTI00120P
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Position Title	Part-Time PHYSICS/ASTRONOMY Instructor
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	Physical Sciences
College	Perimeter College
Campus	College-wide
Position Type	Part Time Faculty
Posting Type	Internal/External
About the Department	The Department of Physical Sciences is passionate about opening the minds of students to the discoveries, exploration and dramatic potential of the world of science. In the Department of Physical Sciences at Perimeter College, students explore the complex and fascinating worlds of chemistry, physics and other science streams. Physical Science students build a strong foundation for further study in high-demand fields ranging from health care and medicine to engineering and computer science.
Position Description	Perimeter College is seeking part-time instructors in PHYSICS and/or ASTRONOMY who will play a key role in educating and supporting students.
Required Experience	None Specified.
Required Education	To qualify to teach PHYSICS and/or ASTRONOMY, 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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Ability to teach PHYSICS/ASTRONOMY 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	Classes at Perimeter College are offered morning, afternoon and evening including weekends.
Salary	$2,601.00 for each Lecture or Lab course taught

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Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	Perimeter College accepts part-time instructor applications on a continuous basis.
Desired Start Date	01/02/2024
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date	10/13/2023
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.)
Apply at:	https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/4343
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