Part-Time SOCIOLOGY Instructor

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number

PTI00198P

Classification Title

Part-Time Instructors

Position Title

Part-Time SOCIOLOGY Instructor

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

Social Sciences

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 SOCIOLOGY who
will play a key role in educating and supporting students.

Required Experience

College-level teaching experience is required.

Required Education

Applicants MUST have a minimum of a Master’s Degree, with at least
18 graduate semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) in SOCIOLOGY
.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

None specified.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to teach Sociology 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

• Teach 1 to 2 sections of Intro to Sociology or Intro to Social

Problems per term, as needed. Courses will mostly be on one of our
five physical campuses, though online classes are possible
following our institution’s certification process.

• Create syllabi, assignments and tests, class activities,

lectures, etc.

• Communicate with students outside class via email, phone, and

in-person or virtual office hours.

• Use online learning management system to post syllabus, grades,

and other information students need.

• Do required record-keeping in a timely fashion, e.g. roll

verification, progress report grades, final grades.

• Communicate with department Chair and staff about teaching

schedule, any student issues, and other matters as needed.

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

09/16/2026

Close Date

07/31/2027

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions Summary

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

• Letter of application/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 references. Professional references will

provide letters of recommendation via a secured and confidential
link provided in a notification email.

Apply at:

https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/7412

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with
regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits
discrimination on the basis of an individual’s race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic
information, or protected veteran status.

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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently employed at a University System of Georgia

college or university?

• Yes - Full-time Faculty
• Yes - Part-time Faculty
• Yes - Full-time Staff/Professional
• Yes - Part-time Staff/Professional
• No
• * Perimeter College has five (5) campuses located in the metro

Atlanta area. The campuses include Alpharetta, Clarkston, Decatur,
Dunwoody, and Newton. In addition, Perimeter College also offers
Online classes. Please list the campuses you are interested in
working: • Alpharetta • Clarkston • Decatur • Dunwoody • Newton •
Online

(Open Ended Question)

• * Are you available to teach mornings, afternoons, evenings and

weekends?

• Mornings
• Afternoons
• Evenings
• Weekends

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Letter of Intent/Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts of All Graduate-Level Degrees Completed

or In Progress

Optional Documents

• Other Document 1
• Other Document 2
• Other Document 3