Lecturer of Political Science

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 Political Science at Perimeter College. This teaching-focused, non-tenure track role requires delivering 36 credit hours per academic year across in-person and online formats, with weekly office hours and potential assignment across multiple campuses.

The position emphasizes strong teaching ability, experience with instructional technology, and commitment to diverse undergraduate learning. A criminal background check is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or Master’s with 18 semester/27 quarter graduate hours completed by the anticipated date of appointment.
• Ph.D. in the teaching field is preferred; college teaching experience is preferred.
• Experience teaching online and using distance learning platforms.
• Experience or interest in high-impact educational practices and scholarship of teaching and learning.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in scholarship in the discipline and/or scholarship of teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide 36 credit hours of instruction per academic year.
• Maintain weekly office hours.
• Teach in-person, online, or blended/hybrid modalities.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to early undergraduate teaching and learning.
• Be campus-present and able to teach on multiple campuses of the college.

Skills

Teaching ability

Instructional technology

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Online teaching experience

Education

Master’s degree in teaching discipline

Master’s degree with 18 semester or 27 quarter hours

Ph.D. preferred

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number

F00604P

Classification Title

Lecturer

Position Title

Lecturer of Political Science

GSU Information

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

A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban PerimeterCollege campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways.The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate andfirst-professional degree levels.

With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers andinstitutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State’sinterdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprisesaddress major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation,an honor reserved for the nation’s most active researchinstitutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in thelast decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, anindication 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’svibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regardedprograms in music, art, creative writing and film, the RialtoCenter for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institutethat contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactivemedia and media entrepreneurship.

General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can beobtained from the Faculty Handbookhttps://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of FacultyAffairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at GeorgiaState are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1)be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to GeorgiaState’s in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teachin each of the following instructional modalities – in-person,online, or blended/hybrid – as determined by their Department Chairor Dean.

Department

Social Sciences

College

Perimeter College

Campus

College-wide

Position Type

Full Time Faculty

Posting Type

External

About the Department

The Social Sciences Department at Perimeter College is a dynamic,multidisciplinary community dedicated to bringing learning to life.The department’s 64 full-time faculty are committed to engagingstudents in an access, 2-year environment in meaningfuldiscussions, hands-on learning, and real-world applications ofsocial science concepts. The department offers courses in a widerange of fields, including History, Political Science,African-American Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice,Education, Social Work, Gerontology, Anthropology, HomelandSecurity & Emergency Management, and Women’s, Gender, &Sexuality Studies. Whether examining human behavior, politicalsystems, social institutions, or cultural identities, these coursesprovide the knowledge and critical thinking skills needed tounderstand the world and make informed decisions. Many SocialSciences students go on to earn bachelor’s and advanced degrees andpursue careers in law, business, education, journalism, criminaljustice, and public service. Through their studies, studentsdevelop essential skills in communication, creative andcriticalthinking, research, and scientific inquiry—while gaining a deeperunderstanding of how people interact, grow, and shape the societiesin which they live. The Social Sciences Department at PerimeterCollege opens doors to a better understanding of the humanexperience and prepares students to thrive in a socially complex,ever-changing world.

Position Description

Perimeter College invites applications for a lecturer in PoliticalScience. 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 isinstruction. Lecturers are responsible for providing 36 credithours of instruction per academic year and maintaining weeklyoffice hours. Perimeter College faculty maintain a campus presence,and the successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitmentto early undergraduate teaching and learning, and the ability tothrive in a highly diverse academic setting. Perimeter College is amulti-campus access institution, and the teaching assignment may beon any of the college’s campuses.

Required Experience

None specified.

Required Education

A minimum of a Master’s degree required in the teaching disciplineor a minimum of a Master’s degree with at least 18 semester or 27quarter graduate hours in relevant coursework (completed by theanticipated date of appointment) is required. Salary rangeMaster’s: $42,432 – $47,432

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• A Ph.D. in the teaching field is preferred. Salary range Ph.D$47,582 – $52,582
• College teaching experience. One year is preferred and caninclude experience as a teaching assistant at a college oruniversity.
• Experience teaching online and using a distance learningplatform.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in high-impact educationalpractices, scholarship of teaching and learning, buildingcollege-to-career linkages, and/or other pedagogical initiativesthat enhance student success.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in scholarship in thediscipline and/or scholarship of teaching and learning.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods with ademonstrated knowledge of instructional technology.
• Ability to create a sense of belonging for a varied studentpopulation and facilitate student learning in both the in-personand 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

Search Chair Contact info

Questions regarding the position may be directed to the SearchCommittee Chair, Stacey Mitchell, [e-mail].

Departmental contact for assistance

[e-mail] Dr. Susan Henney, Department Chair of Social Sciences

Final Candidate

Professional references will provide letters ofrecommendation via a secured and confidential link provided in anotification email.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer withregard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibitsdiscrimination on the basis of an individual’s race, color,religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, geneticinformation, or protected veteran status.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26institutions of higher education and learning, as well the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundationfor all that we do as an organization, and each USG communitymember is responsible for demonstrating and upholding thesestandards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values andCode of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 andcan 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 BoardPolicy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-lineat https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

08/01/2027

Open Date

09/30/2026

Review of Applications Begins

11/30/2026

Close Date

12/04/2026

Open Until Filled

No