Georgia State University
Part-Time ANTHROPOLOGY Instructor
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Position Information
Posting Number:
PTI00162P Classification Title:
Part-Time Instructors Position Title:
Part-Time ANTHROPOLOGY Instructor Department:
Cultural & Behavioral Science College:
Perimeter College Campus:
College-wide Position Type:
Part Time Faculty Posting Type:
Internal/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 culturally diverse, ever-changing world. GSU Information
Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, ranked 2nd 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 187 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 $3.2 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. Qualifications
Master’s Degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Anthropology. College-level teaching experience is required. Must be able to teach Anthropology at the collegiate level and effectively use a variety of teaching methods. Effective communication, organizational and teaching skills. Demonstrated proficiency with instructional technology. Job Duties
Teach 1‑2 sections of Intro to Anthropology, Intro to Cultural Anthropology, Intro to Biological Anthropology, or Archaeology and Prehistory per term, as needed. Courses will primarily be on one of five physical campuses; online classes possible following our institution's certification process. Create syllabi, assignments, tests, class activities, lectures, etc. Communicate with students outside class via email, phone, and in‑person or virtual office hours. Use the online learning management system to post syllabus, grades, and other information students need. Do required record‑keeping in a timely fashion, e.g. roll verification, progress report grades, final grades. Communicate with department chair and staff about teaching schedule, student issues, and other matters as needed. Application Requirements
Letter of application/cover letter. Curriculum Vitae/Resume. Unofficial transcript of all degrees completed (official transcripts must be provided if an offer is accepted). Foreign degree transcript required for foreign graduate degrees. Three professional references. References will provide letters of recommendation via a secure and confidential link. Where to Apply
Apply at: https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/5908 Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer. 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 . Additional Information
Posting Open Date: 08/01/2025 Posting Close Date: 07/31/2026 A criminal background check is required.
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Posting Number:
PTI00162P Classification Title:
Part-Time Instructors Position Title:
Part-Time ANTHROPOLOGY Instructor Department:
Cultural & Behavioral Science College:
Perimeter College Campus:
College-wide Position Type:
Part Time Faculty Posting Type:
Internal/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 culturally diverse, ever-changing world. GSU Information
Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, ranked 2nd 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 187 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 $3.2 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. Qualifications
Master’s Degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Anthropology. College-level teaching experience is required. Must be able to teach Anthropology at the collegiate level and effectively use a variety of teaching methods. Effective communication, organizational and teaching skills. Demonstrated proficiency with instructional technology. Job Duties
Teach 1‑2 sections of Intro to Anthropology, Intro to Cultural Anthropology, Intro to Biological Anthropology, or Archaeology and Prehistory per term, as needed. Courses will primarily be on one of five physical campuses; online classes possible following our institution's certification process. Create syllabi, assignments, tests, class activities, lectures, etc. Communicate with students outside class via email, phone, and in‑person or virtual office hours. Use the online learning management system to post syllabus, grades, and other information students need. Do required record‑keeping in a timely fashion, e.g. roll verification, progress report grades, final grades. Communicate with department chair and staff about teaching schedule, student issues, and other matters as needed. Application Requirements
Letter of application/cover letter. Curriculum Vitae/Resume. Unofficial transcript of all degrees completed (official transcripts must be provided if an offer is accepted). Foreign degree transcript required for foreign graduate degrees. Three professional references. References will provide letters of recommendation via a secure and confidential link. Where to Apply
Apply at: https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/5908 Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer. 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 . Additional Information
Posting Open Date: 08/01/2025 Posting Close Date: 07/31/2026 A criminal background check is required.
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