Part-Time Engineering Instructor (Applicant Pool: 295324

Q: What qualifications are required for the Part-Time Engineering Instructor role?

To qualify as a Part-Time Engineering Instructor at Georgia State University Perimeter College, candidates must hold a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) in the teaching discipline of Engineering . Teaching experience is preferred. Review tips for writing a winning academic CV to strengthen your application.

Q: What is the salary for Part-Time Engineering Instructors?

Compensation is $2,601 per 3-semester credit hour course , with a new rate of $3,825 effective Fall 2025 . Pay is per course taught. Compare with other professor salaries in higher education.

Q: What skills and abilities are needed for this position?

Key abilities include teaching Engineering courses at collegiate level, using varied methods, relating to diverse students, strong oral/written communication, and knowledge of instructional technology . No licenses or specific experience required beyond education minimums. Build skills via university lecturer advice .

Q: When is the application period open and close?

The posting opens on 04/09/2025 and closes on 07/31/2027 . Applications are reviewed continuously for the applicant pool . A criminal background check is required for hires. Check adjunct professor jobs for ongoing opportunities.

Part-Time Engineering Instructor (Applicant Pool)

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number PTI00147P

Classification Title Part-Time Instructors

Position Title Part-Time ENGINEERING Instructor (Applicant Pool)

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

Computer Science & Engineering

College

Perimeter College

Campus

College-wide

Position Type

Part Time Faculty

Posting Type

Internal/External

About the Department

Occupations in computer science and engineering are growing at an exponential rate. The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Georgia State University’s Perimeter College is committed to preparing students for careers in these critically important arenas.

Student success is our chief priority. We accomplish this goal in multiple ways, from focusing on initiatives that promote access to the Computer Science and Engineering pathways to providing top-tier research and experiential learning opportunities for our students.

Our teams of award-winning and accomplished faculty foster a dynamic environment where classroom learning is paramount and faculty and students work together, creating an engagement that leads to student success.

Position Description

Perimeter College is seeking part-time instructors in ENGINEERING who will play a key role in educating and supporting students.

Required Experience

None Specified.

Required Education

To qualify to teach ENGINEERING, applicants MUST have: A minimum of a master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours (or 27 graduate quarter hours) in the teaching discipline.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

Teaching experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to teach ENGINEERING 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

$2601.00 for each 3 Semester Credit Hour course taught New Rate Effective Fall 2025: $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 04/09/2025

Close Date 07/31/2027

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:

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/5411

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for the Part-Time Engineering Instructor role?

To qualify as a Part-Time Engineering Instructor at Georgia State University Perimeter College, candidates must hold a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) in the teaching discipline of Engineering. Teaching experience is preferred. Review tips for writing a winning academic CV to strengthen your application.

📝How do I apply for this Engineering Instructor applicant pool?

Complete the online application at facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/5411. Upload a cover letter, CV or resume, unofficial graduate transcripts (include foreign credentialing if applicable), and names of three professional references with contact details and relationships. Perimeter College accepts applications continuously for part-time faculty pools. See more faculty jobs.

💰What is the salary for Part-Time Engineering Instructors?

Compensation is $2,601 per 3-semester credit hour course, with a new rate of $3,825 effective Fall 2025. Pay is per course taught. Compare with other professor salaries in higher education.

⏰What is the work schedule and teaching load?

Classes at Perimeter College are offered in mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends across five suburban campuses. As a part-time faculty member in Engineering, your load varies based on availability and student needs. Explore lecturer jobs for similar flexible roles.

🔧What skills and abilities are needed for this position?

Key abilities include teaching Engineering courses at collegiate level, using varied methods, relating to diverse students, strong oral/written communication, and knowledge of instructional technology. No licenses or specific experience required beyond education minimums. Build skills via university lecturer advice.

📅When is the application period open and close?

The posting opens on 04/09/2025 and closes on 07/31/2027. Applications are reviewed continuously for the applicant pool. A criminal background check is required for hires. Check adjunct professor jobs for ongoing opportunities.

Part-Time Engineering Instructor (Applicant Pool)

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA 30302, USA