"Lecturer Communication Arts"

Job Description

Lecturer Communication Arts

Job ID: 295278
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

With more than 29,500 students and 150 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information

Within this setting, the mission of the Department of Communication Arts is to provide students with a broad-based, comprehensive, and interdisciplinary study of human communication. Within Georgia Southern University's culture of engagement, the Communication Arts faculty—through the degree programs in Communication Studies, Multimedia and Film Production, Multimedia Journalism, Public Relations, Theatre, and Professional Communication and Leadership—promote the critical analysis, evaluation, performance, and practice of human communication in its various contexts.

Job Summary

There are two Lecturer positions, both of which will report to the department chair.

• Position 1 will require the candidate to teach Multimedia Journalism and Public Speaking.
• Position 2 will require the candidate to teach all Public Speaking courses.

Both positions will require some service responsibilities, such as participating in department meetings and serving on committees. Both positions are academic (10 month) non-tenure track appointments.

Required Qualifications

Position 1:

• Earned Master's degree in Journalism, Communication, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Journalism by July 1, 2026.
• Ability to teach broadcast journalism news gathering skills in reporting and video production
• Ability to teach Public Speaking to an audience of students from various majors and interests.
• Ability to teach newscast production duties in line producing, on-air presentation, and reporting
• Ability to teach the use of professional camcorders, handheld and wireless microphones, tripods; video editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro; news content management systems
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.

Position 2:

• Earned Master's degree in Communication or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Communication by July 1, 2026.
• Ability to teach Public Speaking to an audience of students from various majors and interests.
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring and curriculum design and development.

Preferred Qualifications, Position 2:

• Experience teaching Public Speaking online (synchronously or asynchronously)
• Experience with institutional assessment of the Public Speaking course

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins March 18, 2026, and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information

Dr. Jeffrey Riley
jriley@georgiasouthern.edu
912-478-6006