"Lecturer - Communication"

Job Summary

The Department of Communication at Georgia College and State University invites applications for a Permanent Lecturer position (non-tenure track, renewable) in Communication/Advertising, Strategic and/or Creative, to begin August 2026. This position will teach courses in Communication at the undergraduate level. This faculty member would have additional preferred teaching area/s from among the following areas: Communication Theory/Research, Journalism (sports/broadcast), Strategic/Creative Advertising, Media Writing, Student Media Advising. Additionally, the faculty may teach in the CORE. Successful candidates are expected to engage students in research and/or creative activities.

This non-tenure track faculty position, based in the Department of Communication, is a 10-month academic year position.

Responsibilities

Faculty - Teaching/Instructing -

• Full-time instructional load teaching (5 courses) in areas of expertise within the academic discipline
• Regular course meetings and instruction
• Mentoring Students
• Other teaching responsibilities
• Knowledge and ability to convey current philosophies, practices, and theories related to the academic discipline.
• Faculty also contribute to the Georgia College core curriculum by teaching topical freshman (GC1Y) or sophomore seminar (GC2Y) courses. All Georgia College faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike. To carry out our public liberal arts mission, we seek faculty with the desire and ability to engage students as they launch their intellectual journey.

Faculty - Service to Institution -

All faculty are expected to help the department in recruiting majors. Faculty members are expected to attend Department meetings and events.

Faculty - Professional Development -

Faculty are expected to stay current in their field.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Understanding of the principles associated with teaching and learning.
• Relevant academic or professional experience in advertising, strategic and/or creative communication.
• A Ph.D. or terminal MFA in the discipline at the time of appointment is expected.
• Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S. 3.7.1.

Other Required Qualifications

Qualified candidates will bring expertise in strategic and/or creative communication, with proficiencies in marketing communication and/or media design aspects (such as print, broadcast, web, digital media, social media, SEO, etc.) as applicable to the field. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching, remain current in their field, and actively contribute to academic mentoring.

Required Experience

Some teaching experience

Required Documents to Attach

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Unofficial Transcripts
• List of References
• Teaching Philosophy

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Build positive student relationships and provide mentorship.
• Engage in continuous professional development.
• Manage multiple courses and administrative responsibilities.
• Solve problems and make data-driven decisions.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in service.
• Demonstrate leadership and take initiative
• Adapt to changing institutional needs
• Maintain accurate records and meet deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

• Subject matter expertise and current disciplinary trends
• Curriculum design and program outcome alignment
• Assessment methods and student learning measurement
• Accreditation standards (SACSCOC and discipline-specific)
• Academic policies, procedures, and ethics
• Adult learning principles and adaptive learning styles
• Educational technology and learning management systems

SKILLS

Teaching:

• Course design and delivery
• Learning activity development and facilitation
• Technology integration and LMS proficiency
• Instructional adaptation

Assessment:

• Valid assessment instrument development
• Constructive feedback provision
• Data analysis for instructional improvement

Communication:

• Clear verbal and written communication
• Professional presentation abilities
• Active listening and collaboration

Technology:

• Discipline-relevant software proficiency
• Multimedia and presentation tools
• Basic troubleshooting capabilities