Lecturers in Communication Studies, three positions
- Employer
- University of Georgia
- Location
- Athens, Georgia, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Feb 5, 2025
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Communications, Media Studies, Other Communications, Speech & Rhetoric
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Position Summary
The Department of Communication Studies seeks applications for three (3) full-time lecturer positions beginning August 2025. These positions are renewable annually with full benefits. The teaching load for this position is four classes in each of the fall and spring semesters.
Successful candidates should be able to teach undergraduate courses in social science approaches to communication, humanities approaches, or both. Successful candidates with a social science orientation should be able to teach introduction to interpersonal communication, small group communication, empirical research methods, interviewing, and/or nonverbal communication. Successful candidates with a humanities orientation should be able to teach introduction to public speaking, business communication, oral decision making, rhetorical criticism, advanced public speaking, and/or case studies in public communication.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must apply online and include: 1) a cover letter 2) curriculum vitae 3) and a teaching portfolio (which must include a teaching philosophy and may include additional materials such as course evaluations, sample syllabi, sample assignments). Candidates should also submit names and contact information for three academic references, who will be asked to provide letters of recommendation if the candidate is selected for an interview. For questions, please contact the search committee via Dr. Bjørn Stillion Southard (bjorn@uga.edu). All applications received by March 9, 2025, will receive full consideration, and review will continue until the position is filled.
Posting Details
Posting Number
F2293P
Working Title
Lecturers in Communication Studies, three positions
Department
Franklin-Communication Studies
About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/) . The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department
The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, its many units, and the University of Georgia are committed to multidisciplinary research, collaboration, academic innovation, and to sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive.
College/Unit/Department website
https://comm.uga.edu/
Posting Type
External
Retirement Plan
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Underutilization
Advertised Salary
Anticipated Start Date
08/01/2025
Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)
Job Posting Date
02/05/2025
Job Closing Date
Open until filled
Yes
Location of Vacancy
Athens Area
EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as 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 online 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 online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title
Lecturer
FLSA
Faculty Rank
Lecturer
Contract Type
Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Communication at time of appointment.
Additional Requirements
Candidates should have at least one year of experience teaching interpersonal communication or public speaking.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Ideal candidates will also demonstrate their ability to teach introduction to interpersonal communication or introduction to public speaking in the large lecture format, which includes the mentoring of graduate teaching assistants for breakout sections.
Candidates should exhibit excellence in teaching and/or promise of superior teaching reflected in innovative ideas about coursework in social scientific or humanistic approaches to communication.
Physical Demands
Is this a Position of Trust?
No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?
No
Does this position require a P-Card?
No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?
No
Is driving a responsibility of this position?
No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?
No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)
No
Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website .
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .
Duties/Responsibilities
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
Company
As the birthplace of public higher education in America, the University of Georgia has inspired generations of entrepreneurs, researchers, and citizens to change the world since its founding in 1785.
The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. Its motto, “to teach, to serve, and to inquire into the nature of things,” reflects the University’s integral and unique role in the conservation and enhancement of the state’s and nation’s intellectual, cultural, and environmental heritage.
The University of Georgia shares with the other research universities of the University System of Georgia the following core characteristics:
- a statewide responsibility and commitment to excellence and academic achievements having national and international recognition;
- a commitment to excellence in a teaching/learning environment dedicated to serving a diverse and well-prepared student body, to promoting high levels of student achievement, and to providing appropriate academic support services;
- a commitment to excellence in research, scholarship, and creative endeavors that are focused on organized programs to create, maintain, and apply new knowledge and theories; that promote instructional quality and effectiveness; and that enhance institutionally relevant faculty qualifications;
- a commitment to excellence in public service, economic development, and technical assistance activities designed to address the strategic needs of the state of Georgia along with a comprehensive offering of continuing education designed to meet the needs of Georgia’s citizens in life-long learning and professional education;
- a wide range of academic and professional programming at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels.
With its statewide mission and core characteristics, the University of Georgia endeavors to prepare the University community and the state for full participation in the global society of the twenty-first century. Through its programs and practices, it seeks to foster the understanding of and respect for cultural differences necessary for an enlightened and educated citizenry. It further provides for cultural, ethnic, gender, and racial diversity in the faculty, staff, and student body. The University is committed to preparing the University community to appreciate the critical importance of a quality environment to an interdependent global society.
Company info
- Website
- http://www.uga.edu/
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