Position Details
Position Information
Posting Number
PTI00202P
Classification Title
Part-Time Instructors
Position Title
Part-Time SOCIAL WORK 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 SOCIAL WORK
who will play a key role in educating and supporting
students.
Required Experience
None Specified.
Required Education
To qualify to teach SOCIAL WORK, 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 SOCIAL WORK 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
$3075.00 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
09/16/2026
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/7420
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 (*).
- * Do you have a minimum of a Master's Degree?
- * What is the major as written on your master's degree
transcript?
(Open Ended Question)
- * Do you have College or University level teaching experience?
- * Do you have Secondary Education teaching experience?
- * Do you have online teaching experience?
- * 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 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
- * Are you employed at a private or Technical College 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
- * If you have previously taught for Georgia State University,
Perimeter College, or Georgia Perimeter College in a faculty
position, please indicate the dates of employment.
(Open Ended Question)
- * A minimum of five (5) years of full-time college teaching
experience with at least two (2) years of demonstrated supervisory
or managerial leadership experience comparable to the knowledge,
skills, and abilities expected of a department chair is required.
Do you meet this full-time college teaching with supervisory or
managerial leadership experience?
- * 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
