Lecturer of History

Georgia State University

United States, Georgia, Atlanta

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Dec 18, 2024

Position Information

Posting Number	F00206P
GSU Log Number
Classification Title	Lecturer
Position Title	Lecturer of History
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. General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can be obtained from the Faculty Handbook https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of Faculty Affairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at Georgia State are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1) be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to Georgia State's in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teach in each of the following instructional modalities - in-person, online, or blended/hybrid - as determined by their Department Chair or Dean.
Department	History & Political Science
College	Perimeter College
Campus	College-wide
Position Type	Full Time Faculty
Posting Type	Internal/External
About the Department	The Department of History and Political Science at Perimeter College is devoted to enlivening studies and teaching and wholly engaging students in the learning process. The department is home to History, Political Science, and African-American Studies. Political science classes examine human behavior through data, political systems, institutions and behaviors. Perimeter College history courses provide in-depth study of issues, as well as the background needed to help students make knowledgeable decisions and rational life choices. Students who study here go on to pursue bachelor's and advanced degrees and careers in law, business, journalism and education-among other professions. The department feels, as did Aristotle, that the study of politics (as well as history and related subjects) is essential to achieving a stable and orderly society-one that develops, advances and improves lives.
Position Description	Perimeter College invites applications for a lecturer in history. Lecturer positions are academic year (August-May) non-tenure track appointments, which may be renewed up to six (6) years. This is a teaching-focused position: 100% of the workload is instruction. Lecturers are responsible for providing 36 credit hours of instruction per academic year and maintaining weekly office hours. Perimeter College faculty maintain a campus presence, and the successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to early undergraduate teaching and learning, and the ability to thrive in a highly diverse academic setting. Perimeter College is a multi-campus institution, and the teaching assignment may be on any of the college's campuses.
Required Experience	None specified.
Required Education	A minimum of a Master's degree required in the teaching discipline 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. Salary range Master's: $42,432 - $47,432
Preferred Qualifications/Experience	College teaching experience. One year is preferred and can include experience as a teaching assistant at a college or university. Ability to teach United States History and World History survey courses at the college level. Experience teaching online and using a distance learning platform. Experience or demonstrated interest in high-impact educational practices, scholarship of teaching and learning, building college-to-career linkages, and/or other pedagogical initiatives that enhance student success. Experience or demonstrated interest in scholarship in the discipline and/or scholarship of teaching and learning. A Ph.D. in the teaching field is preferred. Salary range Ph.D.: $47,582 - $52,582.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods. Ability to create a sense of belonging for a varied student population and facilitate student learning in both the in-person and virtual learning environments. Effective oral and written communication skills. Excellent communication, organizational and computer skills (able to maintain appropriate records). Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology. Ability to collaborate with colleagues to achieve discipline, department, or college goals.
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	$42,432-$52,582
Search Chair Contact info	Questions regarding the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. William Simson, wsimson1@gsu.edu.
Departmental contact for assistance

Job Duties

Description of Job Duty	The selected candidate will be responsible for: Providing 36 semester hours of instruction per academic year in a variety of modalities. Maintaining a campus presence. Providing student support and academic coaching. Maintaining weekly office hours. Working effectively and professionally with students and colleagues.
Percentage Of Time	100

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	08/01/2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date	10/28/2024
Review of Applications Begins	11/29/2024
Close Date	01/03/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions Summary	Qualified applicants must provide the following application materials to be considered: Letter of interest. 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. Final Candidate: 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/4885
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.