"Lecturer"

Position Summary

The Department of Political Science at the University of Georgia invites applications for a Lecturer position to begin August 1, 2026. 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. A lecturer is likely to teach the undergraduate introduction to American government and upper division undergraduate courses in political theory in areas that align with their 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. The university has a clear promotion path: upon their sixth year, a lecturer may be promoted to senior lecturer, and subsequently to principal lecturer. For details see https://provost.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/appointment-promotion-guidelines-lecturers.pdf. See our other Lecturer posting at https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/447956.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Prospective applicants should submit 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 (wendif@uga.edu). Review of applications will begin January 7, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Posting Details

Posting Number: F2461P, Working Title: Lecturer, Department: SPIA-Political Science, 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. 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.

Position Details

Classification Title: Lecturer, Faculty Rank: Lecturer, Contract Type: Academic (9 mo.), Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track, Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have a PhD in Political Science completed by August 1, 2026. Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification: Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Excellent communication skills, Evidence of teaching excellence or demonstrated potential for teaching excellence. Duties/Responsibilities: Contribute to the instructional mission of the Department of Political Science, Teach four three-credit hour courses per academic term, Participate in workshops, the development of new course materials, and/or supervise teaching assistants.