"Lecturer"

Job Details

Position Summary

The College of Engineering at the University of Georgia invites applications for an academic-appointment (9-month) non-tenure-track Lecturer position within the School of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) beginning August 1, 2026. This position will be supervised by the School Chair of ECE, a position currently held by Dr. Fred R. Beyette, Jr.

The School of ECE is responsible for administering two undergraduate degree programs, Electrical Engineering and Computer Systems Engineering, as well as two graduate programs at the M.S and Ph.D. levels. With an effort of 100% instruction, this position is expected to teach 12 credit hours per semester in topic areas that support the undergraduate in entry level graduate programs.

Areas of particular teaching need include both lecture and laboratory instruction in the following general areas: Core courses and courses in the ECE curriculum (Intro to ECE, Electrical Circuits and Electronics), ECE design courses (Design Methodologies and Senior Design Capstone), and technical elective courses including Embedded Systems, Microelectronics, VLSI design. Position responsibilities include effective classroom teaching of undergraduate courses, laboratory supervision, mentoring undergraduate engineering students, and working with other faculty on innovative teaching methods within the College’s rapidly-growing instructional programs.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are asked to submit the following information along with their application:

• A detailed curriculum vita.
• A cover letter (not to exceed one page) addressing the candidate’s experience relative to the responsibilities of the position.
• A teaching statement not to exceed 2 pages.
• The names, titles, and contact information for minimum three professional references.

Inquiries about the positions should be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Mehmet Kurum (kurum@uga.edu) in the College of Engineering.

Review of applications will begin on January 25, 2025; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Selected applicants will be required to submit transcripts and a background investigation demonstrating eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia.

Posting Details

Posting Number: F2612P
Working Title: Lecturer
Department: ENGR-Electrical & Computer
Anticipated Start Date: 08/01/2026
Job Posting Date: 12/22/2025
Open until filled: Yes
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Position Information

Classification Title: Lecturer
Faculty Rank: Lecturer
Contract Type: Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

All candidates must have a Ph.D. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or related discipline.

Additional Requirements

Candidates must also have a documented research background appropriate for the appointment rank, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, in the application of RF sensors, controls or robotics in application that include precision agriculture, advanced manufacturing or electric mobility. For information about the requirements for each faculty rank, please see the UGA Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Effective communication skills are required.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy