Position Details
Position Information
Posting Number
PTI00177P
Classification Title
Part-Time Instructors
Position Title
Part-Time GERMAN Instructor
GSU Information
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, 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.
Department
Humanities Department
College
Perimeter College
Campus
College-wide
Position Type
Part Time Faculty
Posting Type
Internal/External
About the Department
The Humanities Department at Perimeter College delivers a top-tier education and exceptional access to hands-on experiences. The department is home to the disciplines of communication, humanities, journalism, philosophy, religious studies, and world languages, including American Sign Language. Our cadre of highly accomplished faculty not only prepare students for proficiency in their prospective fields, but also to be effective and engaged citizens who think critically.
Position Description
Perimeter College is seeking part-time instructors in GERMAN who will play a key role in educating and supporting students.
Required Experience
None Specified.
Required Education
To qualify to teach GERMAN, applicants must have a minimum of a Master’s degree with at least 18 semester or 27 quarter graduate hours in the teaching discipline or a Master’s degree in a related field with at least 18 semester or 27 quarter graduate hours in German.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
Previous teaching experience, including online instruction, is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to teach GERMAN at the collegiate level:
- Ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods
- Ability to relate to students and facilitate student learning
- Effective communication skills
- Excellent organizational and teaching skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology
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
$3075 for each 3-credit hour course taught
Job Duties
Description of Job Duty
Teaching German at the collegiate level.
Percentage Of Time
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
Desired Start Date
01/05/2026
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
10/31/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Apply at:
https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/6364
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Georgia State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status in its programs, services, activities, employment, and/or admissions. Additionally, the University promotes equal employment opportunity for women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans through its affirmative action program.
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.
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Letter of Intent/Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts of All Graduate-Level Degrees Completed or In Progress
Optional Documents
- Other Document 3
- List of Three (3) Professional References
