Visiting Instructor Political Science

Georgia Southern University; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Southern University invites applications for Visiting Instructor of Political Science in Statesboro, GA. The position supports teaching a five-course load across in-person, online, or hybrid formats, with primary responsibility for the Core IMPACTS course in American Government (POLS 1101).

Appointments are for January 2027 through May 2027, non-tenure track, with compensation commensurate with experience. Applicants should address qualifications and submit CVs and references.

Qualifications

• Earned master's degree in political science or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in political science and government.
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.

Responsibilities

• Teach a five-course load in-person, online, or hybrid.
• Primary responsibility for POLS 1101 Core IMPACTS course; may teach other courses based on need and credentials.

Education

Master's degree in political science or closely related field

18 graduate semester hours in political science and government

Job description

Visiting Instructor Political Science

Job ID: 304542

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and mostcomprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and oneof the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from asingle-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctorallevels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, WashingtonD.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.

Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach acrossthe region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro,anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks andpines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historicdowntown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; amodern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local andmilitary-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus inSwainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest,offering expanded pathways to higher education for students acrosssoutheast Georgia.

Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College ofEngineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, theCollege of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College ofEducation, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N.Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College ofPublic Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters Collegeof Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southerndelivers academic programs backed by real-world experience,research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committedto helping every student go further than they thought possible.

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and SchoolsCommission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation acrossits professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates whoare ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, acrossthe nation and around the world.

For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

Location

Georgia Southern University, a public Carnegie Doctoral/R2 witha Carnegie Community Engagement classification, offersapproximately 149 different degree programs serving nearly 31,600students through 11 colleges on four campuses in Savannah,Hinesville, Statesboro, Swainsboro and online instruction. Foundedin 1906, Georgia Southern is a leader in higher education insoutheast Georgia with expert faculty and a focus on public impactresearch and engaging learning opportunities through knowledge andknow-how that prepare our students to soar beyond and takeownership of their lives, careers and communities. Visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

StatesboroCampus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information

Within this setting,the political science program atGeorgia Southern prepares students for active roles as citizens ofthe state of Georgia, the United States and the world. Studying theinterplay of political institutions and the principles,organization and methods of government. Students in our coursesgain a sound understanding of the United States government and theGeorgia government and are introduced to theoretical themes andglobal issues.The Visiting Instructor's role will be to helpprovide a strong pedagogical foundation to our department¿s missionand commitment to student success.

Job Summary

Reporting to the department chair, the visiting instructors ofpolitical science will each teach a five (5) course loadencompassing in-person, online or hybrid modes of delivery. Thevisiting instructor will be primarily responsible for a requiredCore IMPACTS course in American Government (POLS 1101) and mayteach other courses in the department depending upon need and/orspecific credentials of the successful candidate. These are semester appointments for the months of January 2027-May 2027. All visiting positions are non-tenuretrack appointments.

Required Qualifications

• Earned masters degree in political science or a closely relatedfield with at least 18 graduate semester hours in political scienceand government at time of application.
• Willingness to engage with institutional student successinitiatives.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives ininstruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design anddevelopment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience teaching an online survey course in American Government

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.

This is an exempt position paid on amonthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing thequalifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and thenames, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of atleast threeprofessional references. Other documentation maybe requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institution goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date, Open Until Filled

Screening of applications begins October 20, 2026 and continues until the positions are filled. Preferred start date is January 1,2027.

Contact Information

Search Chair Name: Dr. Daniel Skidmore-Hess

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect.These values serve as thefoundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USGcommunity member is responsible for demonstrating and upholdingthese standards.More details on the USG Statement of CoreValues and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy8.2.18.1.2 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 BoardPolicy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-lineat https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

All work (withlimited exceptions such as research and study abroad outsideactivities such as grading and email correspondence) for GeorgiaSouthern University must be completed while the employee isphysically present in the state of Georgia, unless specificallyauthorized by the university for a specific purpose and limitedperiod of time within current policy.Faculty areexpected to contribute to the vibrant university community byengaging students, participating in events, and performing otherresponsibilities on-campus.Faculty may berequired to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties onany of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessibletransportation options between campuses.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of backgroundinvestigation including a criminal background check demonstratingyour eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University,as determined by Georgia Southern University in its solediscretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment historyreflected in your application materials and, if applicable, asatisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to apre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal andstate laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of thisinstitution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents(BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which areavailable for your inspection upon request.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-FreeCommunity.Equal Employment Opportunity Moreinformation about the institution is availablethrough http://www.georgiasouthern.edu. Thenames of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluativeinformation may be subject to public inspection under the GeorgiaOpen Records Act.Georgia Southern University provides equalemployment opportunities to all employees and applicants foremployment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age,veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans withDisabilities Act to participate in the search process should notifyHuman Resources: [phone].

Other Information This is not a supervisoryposition.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is not considered a position of trust.

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