Part-Time GEOLOGY Instructor

Georgia State University; Cardigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution seeks a part-time GEOLOGY Instructor to inspire and educate students in the field of Earth Sciences. This role offers the opportunity to engage with a diverse student body, utilizing various teaching methods and technology to foster learning and critical thinking. As a part of a vibrant academic community, you will contribute to shaping the future of aspiring scientists and professionals. If you hold a master's degree in GEOLOGY and are passionate about teaching, this is your chance to make a significant impact in students' lives while enjoying the flexibility of part-time work.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in GEOLOGY required.
• Teaching experience preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Educate and support students in GEOLOGY courses.
• Utilize varied teaching methods to engage diverse learners.

Skills

Teaching GEOLOGY courses

Effective communication skills

Instructional technology knowledge

Diversity facilitation

Education

Master's degree in GEOLOGY

Job description

Position Information

The Perimeter College Department of Life and Earth Sciences includes a wide-ranging community of students, staff members and distinguished faculty scholars in the fields of biology, environmental science, geology and integrated sciences. We celebrate the diversity of our students, faculty and staff as one of our greatest assets.

Students taking courses in our department may go on to continue their education and prepare for careers in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields or health professions. Others pursue non-science educational goals and careers.

Our students exhibit diversity in their learning styles, as well. In response, our faculty use varied teaching practices and technology to engage them in learning, scientific reasoning and critical thinking.

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

None Specified.

To qualify to teach GEOLOGY, applicants MUST have:

A minimum of a master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) in the teaching discipline.

Teaching experience preferred.

None Specified.

A Criminal History Check is Required.

Classes at Perimeter College are offered morning, afternoon and evening including weekends.

Posting Number	PTI00118P
Classification Title
Position Title	Part-Time GEOLOGY 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	Life & Earth Sciences
College	Perimeter College
Campus	College-wide
Position Type	Part Time Faculty
Posting Type	Internal/External
About the Department
Position Description
Required Experience
Required Education
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Ability to teach GEOLOGY 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
Pre-Employment Requirements
Work Hours
Salary	$2,601.00 for each Lecture or Lab course taught

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	Perimeter College accepts part-time instructor applications on a continuous basis.
Desired Start Date	01/02/2024
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date	10/13/2023
Close Date	07/31/2025
Open Until Filled
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/4334
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