The College of Law is committed to hiring quality part-time and adjunct faculty. As such, we are continually searching for instructors who will provide effective instruction through course theory and real world application. We offer part-time teaching opportunities during the day, evening, and weekends. Qualified part-time teaching faculty will have the first professional law degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited institution and demonstrated excellence in legal profession, teaching, and/or scholarship.

Current College of Law Vacancies

Persons interested in part-time teaching opportunities at the College of Law may submit a letter of interest and résumé to:

Part-Time Teaching Appointments - General Courses
Associate Dean for Academic Services
College of Law
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 4037
Atlanta, GA 30302-4037 

Part-Time Teaching Appointments - Litigation
Professor Paul Milich, Director
Litigation Program
College of Law
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 4037
Atlanta, GA 30302-4037 

Part-time Instructor Onboarding Information

University Part-time Instructor Handbook
Part-time Instructor Hire Packet
Identification Cards
Parking Information

Policy Regarding Background Investigations

It shall be a condition of all new regular employment with Georgia State University to submit to a background investigation. A background investigation shall also be performed on any existing employee being transferred, reassigned, reclassified or promoted to a position of trust unless a background investigation conforming to this procedure has been performed on such employee on or after July 1, 2002. (Positions determined by the hiring unit in conjunction with the Office of Legal Affairs to be of trust are those that routinely as a part of the job involve interaction with children, after-hours access to facilities, access to financial resources or that have been otherwise identified by the hiring unit in conjunction with the Office of Legal Affairs to require a more extensive background investigation.)

 

Offers of employment shall be conditional pending the result of the background investigation, which shall include, at a minimum, the following:

 

        A state and federal criminal history check covering seven (7) years;

        A nationwide sex offender registry search;

        A social security number check;

        For positions of trust with financial responsibility, a financial report; and

        For all professional, faculty and academic positions, an academic credentials check.

 

Offers of employment for positions of trust may be conditional pending the result of a state and federal criminal history check covering more than the minimum of seven (7) years.

 

Only criminal convictions may be considered when determining a candidate’s eligibility for a specific position or employment as a whole.  Detention and/or arrest without conviction do not constitute valid grounds for adverse employment decisions and do not play a part in the decision-making process.  However, if an individual has a criminal case pending, his or her suitability for continued employment will be reviewed upon disposition of the case.

 

1. Felony convictions and convictions involving crimes of moral turpitude automatically disqualify an individual for employment with Georgia State University in a position of trust. (For what constitutes crimes of moral turpitude in the State of Georgia, consult the University’s Office of Legal Affairs.)

 

2. Failing to disclose a criminal conviction history where required in employment application materials will disqualify a candidate for employment with Georgia State University.

 

3. When determining whether a candidate with disclosed criminal convictions is eligible for employment or promotion, the Background Investigation Committee will consider the specific responsibilities of the position for which the candidate is being considered, the nature, number and gravity of crimes for which the candidate was convicted and the amount of time that has passed since the conviction. A determination of ineligibility for a specific position as the result of a criminal conviction does not necessarily mean that an individual is ineligible for all employment with the University and each such determination will be made on a case by case basis.

Policy Regarding Submission of Academic Credentials

The Office of Faculty Affairs, on behalf of the Office of the Provost, is responsible for justifying and documenting the qualifications of all members of the faculty and instructors of record. Each faculty member must provide official documents, which confirm academic preparation, training, and experience to teach in an academic setting.

 

New faculty members, including part-time instructors, who are hired at GSU must provide all required documents at time of hire and prior to class assignment. Hiring packets will not be processed unless the required materials are submitted. It is the responsibility of the prospective instructors to provide the university with all of the documentation needed to verify their credentials. This documentation includes, but is not limited to: a curriculum vita, resume supplement, official transcripts (indicating terminal degree or other appropriate transcripts), appropriate licenses or certifications, and the verification of work related to teaching experience (as needed).