Part-Time PHYSICS / ASTRONOMY Instructor

Position Information

Posting Number

PTI00165P

Classification Title

Part-Time Instructors

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, 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

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 background check is required.

Work Hours

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

Salary

$3825.00 for each 3-semester credit hour course taught

Job Duties

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

No

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 :

Apply at :

https : / / facultycareers.gsu.edu / postings / 5904

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.