Part-Time ANTHROPOLOGY Instructor

Position Information

Posting Number

PTI00162P

Classification Title

Part-Time Instructors

Position Title

Part-Time ANTHROPOLOGY 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, 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 187 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 $3.2 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

College-wide

Position Type

Part Time Faculty

Posting Type

Internal / External

About the Department

The Social Sciences Department at Perimeter College is a dynamic, multidisciplinary community dedicated to bringing learning to life. The department's 64 full-time faculty are committed to engaging students in an access, 2-year environment in meaningful discussions, hands-on learning, and real-world applications of social science concepts. The department offers courses in a wide range of fields, including History, Political Science, African-American Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Education, Social Work, Gerontology, Anthropology, Homeland Security & Emergency Management, and Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies. Whether examining human behavior, political systems, social institutions, or cultural identities, these courses provide the knowledge and critical thinking skills needed to understand the world and make informed decisions. Many Social Sciences students go on to earn bachelor's and advanced degrees and pursue careers in law, business, education, journalism, criminal justice, and public service. Through their studies, students develop essential skills in communication, creative and critical thinking, research, and scientific inquiry-while gaining a deeper understanding of how people interact, grow, and shape the societies in which they live. The Social Sciences Department at Perimeter College opens doors to a better understanding of the human experience and prepares students to thrive in a culturally diverse, ever-changing world.

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 background check is required.

Work Hours

Classes at Perimeter College are offered morning, afternoon and evening including weekends

Salary

$3075.00 for each 3-semester credit hour course taught

Job Duties

Description of Job Duty

Percentage Of Time

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

Perimeter College accepts part-time instructor applications on a continuous basis.

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

08 / 01 / 2025

Close Date

07 / 31 / 2026

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions Summary

Qualified applicants must provide the following application materials to be considered :

Apply at :

https : / / facultycareers.gsu.edu / postings / 5908

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653.