Lecturers in Communication Studies

Position Summary

The Department of Communication Studies seeks applications for two (2) full-time lecturer positions beginning August 1, 2026. These positions are renewable annually with full benefits. The teaching load for this position is four classes in each of the fall and spring semesters.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Communication at time of appointment.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

Candidates should have at least one year of teaching experience at the college level.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Successful candidates should be able to teach undergraduate courses in social science approaches to communication, humanities approaches, or both.

• Successful candidates with a social science orientation should be able to teach introduction to interpersonal communication, small group communication, empirical research methods, interviewing, and/or nonverbal communication.
• Successful candidates with a humanities orientation should be able to teach introduction to public speaking, business communication, oral decision making, rhetorical criticism, advanced public speaking, and/or case studies in public communication.

Candidates should exhibit excellence in teaching and/or promise of superior teaching reflected in innovative ideas about coursework in interpersonal communication or public speaking and social scientific or humanistic approaches to communication. Ideal candidates will also demonstrate their ability to teach introduction to interpersonal communication or introduction to public speaking for STEM students.

Classification Title

Lecturer

Faculty Rank

Lecturer

Contract Type

Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status

Non-Tenure Track

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must include: 1) a cover letter 2) curriculum vitae 3) and a teaching portfolio (which must include a teaching philosophy and may include additional materials such as course evaluations, sample syllabi, sample assignments). Candidates should also submit names and contact information for three academic references, who will be asked to provide letters of recommendation if the candidate is selected for an interview. For questions, please contact the search committee via Dr. Roger Stahl (rstahl@uga.edu). All applications received by May 16, 2026 will receive full consideration, and review will continue until the position is filled.

College/Unit/Department website

https://comm.uga.edu/