Lecturer

Lecturer

The Department of Political Science at the University of Georgia invites applications for a Lecturer position to begin August 1, 2027. Lecturers teach eight courses per academic year, four courses in each academic term. They typically teach two or more sections of the same course each semester and/or in the same academic year. The allocation of effort at appointment will be 100% teaching. Instructional responsibilities for this position will focus on upper division undergraduate courses offered by the Department in political theory/political philosophy in areas that align with their academic interests. Lecturers are valued members of the Department with opportunities to shape the curriculum and participate in faculty governance processes. They are eligible for professional-development support, travel funding, and summer teaching (including study abroad programs) when available.

Applicants should upload the following in electronic form: a cover letter, a curriculum vita, unofficial transcripts, a teaching portfolio that provides: a statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, and any additional evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a list of three letter writers who will separately provide letters of recommendation electronically to the UGA jobs web site. The cover letter is expected to include a description of the candidate's strengths as an instructor and relevant teaching experiences as they relate to this position description. Questions can be sent to Wendi Finch, Office Manager, Department of Political Science, University of Georgia, 180 Baldwin Hall, Athens, GA 30602-1615 (View email address on click.appcast.io). Review of applications will begin January 7, 2027 and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (View email address on click.appcast.io).

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