Lecturer of History

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.

The teaching assignment may be on any of the college’s campuses.

A minimum of a Master’s degree 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.

• A Ph.D. in the teaching field is preferred.
• 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.

• 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).
• Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to achieve discipline, department, or college goals.

• 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.

• Letter of interest.
• 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.

Qualified applicants must provide the above materials and meet the required and preferred qualifications. A criminal background check is required.

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.