"Lecturer - Communication"

Job Details

Lecturer - Communication

Job ID: 290350

Location: Georgia College & State Univ

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Department Information

The mission of the Department of Communication encompasses the vision and goals of the university as a public liberal arts institution while providing students with a balance of theoretical and practical applications in Mass Communication and Rhetoric. The Department of Communication offers instruction in research, oral and written communication, critical thinking, and producing and disseminating information through various media outlets. Our curriculum is designed to prepare graduates who are independent and professional communicators with strong professional, research, theoretical and critical thinking skills. It is the desire of the faculty and department to produce graduates who are capable of meeting the high standards of a constantly evolving world.

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