Lecturer - Psychological Science

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Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.

Job Summary

The Department of Psychological Science at the University of North Georgia is accepting applications for a full-time Lecturer position (with benefits) for Spring 2027. Successful applicants will be able to teach courses in PSYC 1002 (Introduction to Leading), PSYC 4000 (Psychology of Leading), Industrial Organizational Psychology, and Group Dynamics, as well as upper-division-level courses in their area of expertise. This is a face-to-face position, requiring applicants to teach in person on the Gainesville and Dahlonega Campuses. Additionally, the position will have administrative duties and consistently collaborate with stakeholders to grow the Interdisciplinary Leadership Minor.

Responsibilities

• Teaching a 4/4 load face-to face (undergraduate), including a combination of PSYC 1002 (Introduction to Leading), PSYC 4000 (Psychology of Leading), Industrial Organizational Psychology, Group Dynamics, as well as upper-division-level courses in their area of expertise.
• Holding office hours and attending department meetings.
• Service Expectations include advising students pursuing the leadership minor, promoting the minor at campus events, and working with professional advisors across the Gainesville and Dahlonega Campus to raise awareness and increase the number of students pursuing the minor.

Required Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Social Psychology, or Industrial-Organizational Psychology with at least 18 hours of graduate-level psychology courses at the time of appointment is required; a Ph.D. in Social Psychology, or Industrial Organizational Psychology or other related terminal degree and college teaching experience are preferred.
• Applicants should demonstrate experience in leadership roles and mentoring leaders.
• Applicants should demonstrate a history of teaching leadership and leadership related coursework and should highlight relevant teaching and administrative experiences.