Limited-Term Instructor of Spanish
Perimeter College·Atlanta Area, GA
- Type
- Full-time
- Posted
- April 21, 2026
- Listing closes
- August 9, 2026
Posting Number: PTI00178P
Classification Title: Part-Time Instructors
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<https://www.carnegiefoundation.org/>, 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
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. 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. The study of World Languages enables students to
communicate in languages other than English, gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures and participate in multilingual communities
at home and around the world. World language skills prepare students to communicate in a global and culturally diverse society. Perimeter
College students also can fulfill their requirements in the Humanities by studying another language.
Position
Description
Limited-term instructor positions are non-tenure track, term-to-term appointments renewable up to four
semesters.
The selected candidates will be responsible for:
- Providing 18 semester hours of instruction per
semester. - Maintaining at least 8 office hours per week.
- Working effectively, collaboratively, and professionally with
faculty, staff
- Connecting students with institutional resources to promote
student success and progression.
Required Experience
Applicants should hold a Master's degree
(completed by date of appointment) with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours or 27 graduate quarter hours in
Spanish.
Required Education
None specified.
Preferred
Qualifications/Experience
Experience teaching elementary and intermediate college level
Spanish
courses.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Ability to teach Spanish
* Ability to teach
effectively using a variety of methods
* Ability to relate to students 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: $21,216 per semester
with Master's Degree and $23,791 per semester with Doctorate in Spanish
Description of Job Duty
In addition to 18 credit hours teaching, the instructor is expected to complete, in a timely manner, all forms and trainings
required by the college and university including but not limited to: grading, grade posting, email replies to students/faculty/staff, course
assessment, security trainings, and syllabi posting.
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired
Start Date
08/01/2026
Open Date
04/20/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
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.
https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/6812
Equal Opportunity
Employment Statement
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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.
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2.18_personnel_conduct.
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