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Part-Time Instructor of Theatre

Georgia State University • Part-time • United States • 2d ago

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number

PTI00180P

Classification Title

Part-Time Instructors

Position Title

Part-Time Instructor of Theatre

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

Fine Arts Department

College

Perimeter College

Campus

College-wide

Position Type

Part Time Faculty

Posting Type

Internal/External

About the Department

The Department of Fine Arts at Perimeter College, home to the disciplines of art, music, theatre, and film, delivers a top-tier education and exceptional access to hands-on experiences. In addition to extensive course offerings, the department offers professional, student and community exhibitions, along with guest lectures and musical and theatrical performances. Graduates from our department have gone on to successful careers in the arts, in education, in law and in business. 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 a part-time instructor in THEATRE who will play a key role in educating and supporting students at the Clarkston Campus.

Required Experience

None Specified.

Required Education

M.F.A. in Theatre performance specialty

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

MFA in Acting/Performance
Experience teaching college undergraduate theatre students in Beginning Acting, Movement, Auditioning, and other performance areas.
Knowledge or experience teaching non-major Intro to Theatre course.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to teach THEATRE 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

Position may require non-standard hours

(including day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend and/or other campus locations).

Salary

$3075.00 for each 3-semester credit hour course taught

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

08/03/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

07/15/2026

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions Summary

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

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 is required for foreign graduate degrees
Three (3) professional references. Professional references will provide letters of recommendation via a secured and confidential link provided in a notification email.

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.

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