"Lecturer of Public Administration"

Job Description

Job ID: 295552
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time

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.

Department Information

Within this setting, the Department of Public and Nonprofit Studies houses an undergraduate major in Public Policy and the NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration (MPA) program. The department also offers three online undergraduate minors in public administration, public policy, and nonprofit management. Being fully committed to the advancement of public service education, the department continues to expand its curricular offerings through high-quality, student-centered undergraduate and graduate programs. Department faculty maintain a robust research agenda and/or engage in impactful service within the University (including a strong commitment to student mentoring), the profession, and the community.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Department of Public and Nonprofit Studies Chair, the Lecturer of Public Administration position requires undergraduate teaching and providing service to the Department, College, and University, as well as engaging in student success initiatives and professional development. The position is an academic (10 month) non-tenure track appointment.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Affairs, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Public Administration by August 1, 2026.
• Qualifications to teach undergraduate courses in Public Management, Public Policy, and/or Nonprofit Management.
• Strong commitment to student success initiatives.
• Evidence of, or potential, for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
• Technology literacy and a commitment to integrate technology into teaching.
• Commitment to active participation in departmental service, curriculum development, and program initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Public Administration, Public Policy, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Public Administration.
• Prior college-level teaching experience with evidence of effective and student-centered instructional practices.
• Experience with the development and delivery of academic courses in both online and traditional modalities.

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; official or unofficial graduate transcripts; a teaching statement/philosophy; the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references; and, if available, two or more course evaluations. Other documentation may be requested.

Apply Before Date

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

Contact Information

Search Chair: Dr. Trent Davis
tjdavis@georgiasouthern.edu
Telephone: 912-478-5430