Lecturer of Philosophy

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

Job summary

Georgia State University invites applications for a Lecturer of Philosophy in Perimeter College. The position is non-tenure track, teaching-focused, requiring the instruction of 36 credit hours annually and weekly office hours across multiple campuses. A Master’s degree is required; Ph.D.

is preferred. This role emphasizes online and in-person teaching within a diverse, vibrant department. Perimeter College seeks experienced educators who can engage first-year students and collaborate across

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in the teaching discipline or Master's with 18/27 graduate hours in relevant coursework.
• Ability to teach in-person and online modalities and use instructional technology.
• Commitment to undergraduate teaching and diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach philosophy across in-person, online, and blended modalities.
• Provide 36 credit hours of instruction per academic year and maintain weekly office hours.
• Contribute to department and college teaching initiatives and student success.

Skills

Teaching

Online instruction

Educational technology

Education

Master's degree in discipline

Ph.D. preferred

Job description

Position Information

Posting Number: F00608P

Classification Title: Lecturer

Position Title: Lecturer of Philosophy

GSU 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 Foundationhttps:>, 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.

Department: Humanities Department

College: Perimeter College

Campus: College-wide

Position Type: Full Time Faculty

Posting Type: External

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.

Position Description: Perimeter College invites applications for a lecturer in Philosophy. 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.

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/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 and educational 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, etc: 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

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 08/01/2027

Position End Date (if temporary):

Open Date: 10/08/2026

Review of Applications Begins: 11/02/2026

Close Date: 12/04/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Search Chair Contact info

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

Departmental contact for assistance

[e-mail] Dr. Brian Bonin, Interim Department 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.

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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.