"Lecturer Communication Arts"

Lecturer Communication Arts

Job ID: 291872
Location: Georgia Southern - Savannah

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.

Location

Armstrong Campus
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419

Department Information

Within this setting, the Department of Communication Arts is home to five undergraduate majors: Communication Studies, Multimedia Journalism, Multimedia and Film Production, Public Relations, and Theatre. The Department also offers a Master of Arts in Professional Communication and Leadership. The Department's mission 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 promote the critical analysis, evaluation, performance, and practice of human communication in its various contexts.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Chair of the Communication Arts Department, the Communication Studies Lecturer will teach a combination of lower and upper division undergraduate courses, hold regular office hours, contribute service to the institution and engage in professional development initiatives. The position is a full time, non-tenure track, academic year (10 month) appointment.

Required Qualifications

• Earned Masters degree in Communication Studies, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Communication, by July 1, 2026.
• 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

• Earned Ph.D. in Communication Studies
• Experience teaching Persuasion, General Semantics or related courses at a collegiate level

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 four professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins November 25, 2025 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information

Karla Jennings
912-344-2633