Lecturer of Communications

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia State University’s Perimeter College invites applications for a lecturer in Communications. This teaching-focused, non-tenure track position involves delivering 36 credit hours of instruction per academic year and maintaining weekly office hours across Perimeter College campuses in Atlanta. The appointment is full-time for the academic year (August–May) and may be renewed up to six years.

A Master’s degree is required; Ph.D. is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the teaching discipline or a Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours completed by the anticipated date of appointment.
• PhD in the teaching field is preferred; salary range PhD: $47,582-$52,582.
• College teaching experience; one year preferred; can include teaching assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach 36 credit hours of instruction per academic year.
• Maintain weekly office hours.
• Teach on multiple campuses (as assigned).
• Be physically present on-campus as needed and contribute to in-person, online, or blended learning.

Skills

Teaching

Instructional technology

Oral and written communication

Student engagement

Education

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours

PhD preferred

Tools

Distance learning platforms

Online teaching platforms

Job description

Lecturer of Communications

Perimeter College invites applications for a lecturer in Communications. Lecturer positions are academic year (August-May) non-tenure track appointments, which may be renewed up to six (6) years. This is a teaching-focused position: 100% of the workload is instruction. Lecturers are responsible for providing 36 credit hours of instruction per academic year and maintaining weekly office hours. Perimeter College faculty maintain a campus presence, and the successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to early undergraduate teaching and learning, and the ability to thrive in a highly diverse academic setting. Perimeter College is a multi-campus access institution, and the teaching assignment may be on any of the college's campuses.

Position Information

Position Type: Full Time Faculty

Posting Type: External

Position Start Date (Desired Start Date): 08/01/2027

Application Close Date: 12/04/2026

Review of Applications Begins: 11/30/2026

Open Date: 10/12/2026

Location

Department: Humanities Department

College: Perimeter College

Campus: College-wide

University Information

Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor's degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad.

A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels.

With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State's interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation https:>, an honor reserved for the nation's most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University's rapid research growth.

Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta's vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship.

General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can be obtained from the Faculty Handbook https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of Faculty Affairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at Georgia State are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1) be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to Georgia State's in‑person educational experience, and (2) be able to teach in each of the following instructional modalities – in‑person, online, or blended/hybrid – as determined by their Department Chair or Dean.

About the Department

The Department of Humanities at Georgia State University's Perimeter College is home to American Sign Language, humanities, journalism, philosophy, religious studies, speech communication, and world languages. The humanities department contributes to the essential liberal arts foundation of the academic curriculum, and humanities faculty are passionate about teaching and are dedicated to the highest quality of instruction. Humanities faculty challenge students to think critically and deeply, to develop multicultural awareness, and to develop their minds and their skills in a way that will foster both personal and professional success. The highly accomplished humanities faculty not only equip students with the skills they'll need for successful careers, but also with the skills they'll need to be effective and engaged citizens.

Required Experience

None specified.

Required Education

A minimum of a Master's degree required in the teaching discipline or a minimum of a Master's degree with at least 18 semester or 27 quarter graduate hours in relevant coursework (completed by the anticipated date of appointment) is required.

Salary range Master's: $42,432-$47,432

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• A Ph.D. in the teaching field is preferred. Salary range PhD: $47,582-$52,582
• College teaching experience. One year is preferred and can include experience as a teaching assistant at a college or university.
• Experience teaching online and using a distance learning platform.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in high‑impact educational practices, scholarship of teaching and learning, building college‑to‑career linkages, and/or other pedagogical initiatives that enhance student success.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in scholarship in the discipline and/or scholarship of teaching and learning.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods with a demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology.
• Ability to create a sense of belonging for a varied student population and facilitate student learning in both the in‑person and virtual learning environments.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational and computer skills (able to maintain appropriate records).
• Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to achieve discipline, department, or college goals.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations

None specified.

Pre‑Employment Requirements

A criminal background check is required.

Work Hours

Position may require non-standard hours (including day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend and/or other campus locations).

Salary

$42,432- $52,582

Contact Information

Questions regarding the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Cynthia Hamm, [e-mail].

Departmental contact for assistance: [e-mail]
Dr. Brian Bonin, Interim Chair of Humanities

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on‑line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on‑line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.