Limited-Term Instructor of ECONOMICS

Company: Georgia State University
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 16, 2025

Job Description:

Position Information Posting Number PTI00143P Classification Title Part-Time Instructors Position Title Limited-Term Instructor of ECONOMICS GSU Information Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, among the top five 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, 4th 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. It is one of only 146 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation, an honor reserved for the nation's most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University's rapid research growth.

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 Business and Health Professions College Perimeter College Campus College-wide Position Type Full Time Faculty Posting Type Internal/External About the Department The Business Administration program emphasizes preparation for decision making in a business environment. Perimeter College faculty members have practical experience in a variety of industries. By drawing upon this experience in the classroom, they provide students with real-world examples to complement business theories. Position Description Limited Term Instructors are full-time faculty hired on a semester to semester basis.

The position is renewable for a maximum of 3 semesters and is dependent on enrollment. The selected candidate will be responsible for:

* Providing 18 semester hours of instruction per semester.
* Providing student support and advising
* Maintaining an average of 10 office hours per week
* Working effectively and professionally with colleagues
* Teaching a mix of in-person and online classes Required Experience A minimum of a Master's degree required in the teaching discipline 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). Required Education None specified. Preferred Qualifications/Experience Prior teaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level, desired. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Ability to teach Economics 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 and ability to teach online is required. Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc None specified Pre-Employment Requirements A criminal background check is required. Work Hours Position may require non-standard hours (including day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend and/or other campus locations). Salary 10 month salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Job Duties Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 2 Desired Start Date 01/01/2025 Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date 11/13/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary Qualified applicants must provide the following application materials to be considered:

• Letter of intent/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 letters of reference
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  Questions regarding the position may be directed to the Department Chair, Dr. Nicole Lynch, nlynch@gsu.edu
  
  Questions regarding the application process may be directed to perimetercareers@gsu.edu. Apply at: https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/5031 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. USG Core Values Statement Required
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