Assistant Professor of History

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia State University’s Perimeter College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of History. This teaching-focused position emphasizes instruction across in-person, online, or blended modalities, with 27–32 credit hours per academic year and service to the department, college, and university.

Strong commitment to diverse undergraduate teaching is expected. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in the teaching discipline is required by the anticipated date of appointment.
• College teaching experience preferred; one year is ideal.
• Experience with online asynchronous and/or synchronous instruction and proficiency using a distance learning platform.
• Interest in high-impact educational practices, SoTL, and building college-to-career linkages.
• Scholarly activity in the discipline and/or SoTL is valued.

Responsibilities

• Teach History courses across modalities (in-person, online, blended) and advise as assigned.
• Engage in service to the department, college, and university.
• Contribute to scholarship and creative activity in alignment with tenure expectations.
• Maintain 27–32 credit hours of instruction per academic year.
• Collaborate with colleagues to advance department and college goals.

Skills

Teaching with tech

Inclusive teaching

Oral & written communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in the teaching discipline

Job description

Position Information

Posting Number: F00595P

Classification Title: Assistant Professor

Position Title: Assistant Professor of History

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 https:// 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: Social Sciences

College: Perimeter College

Campus: College-wide

Position Type: Full Time Faculty

Posting Type: 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 socially complex, ever-changing world.

Position Description

Perimeter College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in History. This is a teaching-focused position: 80% of the workload is instruction, with service and scholarly and creative activity accounting for 10% each. Perimeter faculty are responsible for providing 27-32 credit hours of instruction per academic year and engaging in service to the department, college, and university. 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 access institution, and the teaching assignment may be on any of the college's campuses.

Required Experience

None specified.

Required Education

Ph.D. in the teaching discipline is required by the anticipated date of the appointment. Salary range: $49,082- $54,082

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• College teaching experience. One year is preferred and can include experience as a teaching assistant at a college or university.
• Experience teaching online asynchronous and/or synchronous and proficiency 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods with a demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology.
• 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).
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to achieve discipline, department, or college goals.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc

None specified.

Pre-Employment Requirements

A criminal background check is required.

Work Hours

Position may require non-standard hours (including day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend and/or other campus locations)

Salary

$49,082- $54,082

Search Chair Contact info

Questions regarding the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Christopher Paolella, [e-mail].

Departmental contact for assistance

[e-mail]
Dr. Susan Henney, Department Chair for Social Sciences

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 08/01/2027

Position End Date (if temporary):

Open Date: 10/12/2026

Review of Applications Begins: 11/30/2026

Close Date: 12/04/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions Summary

Final Candidate: Professional references will provide letters of recommendation via a secured and confidential link provided in a notification email.

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.