Part-Time POLITICAL SCIENCE Instructor

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 2,800 - 3,400; Part time

Job summary

Georgia State University is seeking part-time instructors in POLITICAL SCIENCE to educate and support students at Perimeter College's Social Sciences department.

Classes are offered morning, afternoon, evening and weekends. Applicants must hold a master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Political Science (not in Public Administration or International Relations), and a criminal background check is required. Teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Political Science, not in Public Administration or International Relations.
• Criminal background check required.

Education

Master's degree in Political Science

Job description

Position Title

Part‑Time POLITICAL SCIENCE Instructor

Employment Type

Part‑Time Faculty

Location

• Campus: College‑wide
• College: Perimeter College
• Department: Social Sciences

Position Description

Perimeter College is seeking part‑time instructors in POLITICAL SCIENCE who will play a key role in educating and supporting students

Required Experience

None Specified.

Required Education

To qualify to teach POLITICAL SCIENCE, applicants MUST have: A minimum of a master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) in courses designated as Political Science, and not Public Administration or International Relations.

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

Teaching Experience is Preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to teach POLITICAL SCIENCE 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.

None Specified.

Pre‑Employment Requirements

A criminal background check is required.

Work Hours

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

Salary

$3075.00 for each 3‑semester credit hour course taught

Number of Vacancies

Perimeter College accepts part‑time instructor applications on a continuous basis.

Open Date

09/08/2026

Close Date

07/31/2027

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.