Limited-Term Instructor of Psychology

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Posting Number: PTI00133P Classification Title: Part-Time Instructors GSU InformationGeorgia 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 <a href="https://www.carnegiefoundation.org/" target= _blank > 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 "DO NOT USE" College Perimeter College Campus: College-wide Posting Type: Internal/External About the Department The Department of Cultural and Behavioral Sciences is home to multiple academic and applied disciplines including psychology, sociology, anthropology, geography, education, social work, criminal justice, and homeland security. Our courses and academic pathways cultivate critical and creative thinking, scientific inquiry, and communication skills. Students use social science insights to better understand our diverse and changing world, enhancing their personal growth, professional success, and community engagement. Position Description Limited-term instructor positions are non-tenure track, term-to-term appointments. Depending on need, they are renewable by the department for up to three additional semesters. The selected candidate will be responsible for: Providing 18 semester hours of instruction per semester. Maintaining at least 8 office hours per week. Working effectively, collaboratively, and professionally with faculty, staff, and students. Connecting students with institutional resources to promote student success and progression. Required Experience Teaching experience required. Required Education A minimum of a Master's degree in Psychology (completed by the date of appointment) or a minimum of a Master's degree with at least 18 semester or 27 quarter graduate hours in relevant coursework (completed by the anticipated date of appointment) is required. Preferred Qualifications/Experience Experience teaching a variety of undergraduate level Psychology courses; Prior online teaching experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Ability to teach Psychology 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 communcation skills . - Demonstrate knowledge of instructional technology. Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc None Specified. Pre-Employment Requirements A Criminal History Check is required. Work Hours Position may require non-standard hours (including day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend and/or other campus locations. Salary: 10 month salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/26/2024 Open Date 06/26/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary Qualified applicants must provide the following application materials to be considered: - Letter of application/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/4674 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 StatementThe 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/sectio

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