Lecturer of Economics

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia State University (Perimeter College) invites applications for a Lecturer of Economics. This non-tenure track, teaching-focused role requires delivering 36 credit hours per academic year and maintaining weekly office hours across potentially multiple campuses. A Master’s degree is required; PhD preferred.

Experience with online teaching and instructional technologies is valued. The position is non-tenure track with potential renewal up to six years, and involves working in a diverse,

Qualifications

• Master's degree required or Master's with 18 graduate hours by the appointment date.
• PhD in the teaching field preferred.
• College teaching experience preferred; one year is preferred, including experience as a teaching assistant.
• Experience teaching online and using a distance learning platform.
• Interest in high-impact educational practices and scholarship of teaching and learning.
• Interest in scholarship in the discipline or scholarship of teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach economics across multiple instructional modalities (in-person, online, hybrid).
• Provide 36 credit hours of instruction per academic year.
• Maintain weekly office hours.
• Contribute to student success and inclusive learning environments.
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve department and college goals.

Skills

Effective teaching

Diversity & inclusion

Oral & written communication

Instructional technology

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Master's with 18 graduate hours

PhD preferred

Tools

Distance learning platforms

Job description

Lecturer of Economics – Georgia State University

Position Information

Posting Number: F00607P

Classification Title: Lecturer

Position Title: Lecturer of Economics

Department: Business

College: Perimeter College

Campus: College-wide

Position Type: Full Time Faculty

Posting Type: External

Position Description: Perimeter College invites applications for a lecturer in Economics. 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 access 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: $44,581-$49,581

• Preferred Qualifications: A Ph.D. in the teaching field is preferred. Salary range PhD: $49,731 - $54,731
• College teaching experience. One year is preferred and can include experience as a teaching assistant at a college or university.
• 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.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods and educational 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).
• 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 background check is required.

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

Salary: $44,581-$54,731

Search Chair Contact info: Questions regarding the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Nancy Bright, [e-mail].

Departmental contact for assistance: [e-mail] Dr. Mohamed Abualhaija, Department Chair of Business.

Georgia State University Overview

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.

As 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. 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.

Business Department Overview

The world of business is changing and expanding in new and exciting ways. At Perimeter College, Business Administration students develop specialized skills in business fields and improve their ability to communicate, think independently and thrive in the workplace. The department serves 2600 Business pathway students and is comprised of 25 full-time faculty members and 21 part-time instructors. The department is home to the Economics, Computer Information Systems, and Accounting disciplines as well as the popular BUSA: Business, Values, and You introductory course. The Business Administration program emphasizes preparation for decision making in a business environment. Perimeter College faculty members have practical experience in a variety of industries. By drawing upon this experience in the classroom, they provide students with real-world examples to complement business theories. A student who gains an Associate of Science degree by enrolling in the academic pathway in Business Administration lays the foundation for a business career and provides an excellent jump-start for a bachelor's degree. With the core knowledge gained at Perimeter College, students can continue specialized studies at a four-year institution, enter the workplace as a skilled employee or express their entrepreneurial spirit by starting a business.

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.