Limited-Term Instructor of COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (CIS)

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.

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.

Limited Term Instructors are full-time faculty hired on a semester to semester basis.

The position is renewable for a maximum of 3 semesters and is dependent on enrollment. The selected candidate will be responsible for:

* Providing 18 semester hours of instruction per semester
* Providing student support and advising
* Maintaining an average of 10 office hours per week
* Working effectively and professionally with colleague
* Teaching a mix of in-person and online classes

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).

None specified.

Prior teaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level, desired.

* Ability to teach Computer Information Systems at the collegiate level.
* Ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods, relate to students and facilitate student learning.
* Effective communication skills needed.
* Excellent organizational and teaching skills.
* Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology and ability to teach online is required.

None specified

A criminal background check is required.

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

Qualified applicants must provide the following application materials to be considered:

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Questions regarding the position may be directed to the Department Chair, Dr. Nicole Lynch, nlynch@gsu.edu
Questions regarding the application process may be directed to perimetercareers@gsu.edu.

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.