Description

External Retirement Plan Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2026 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 08/22/2025 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Prospective applicants should submit the following in electronic form: a cover letter, a curriculum vita, unofficial transcripts, a teaching portfolio that provides: a statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, and any additional evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a list of three letter writers who will separately provide letters of recommendation. The cover letter is expected to include a description of the candidate's strengths as an instructor and relevant teaching experiences as they relate to this position description.

Questions can be sent to Wendi Finch, Office Manager, Department of Political Science, University of Georgia, 180 Baldwin Hall, Athens, GA 30602-1615 (wendif@uga.edu).

Review of applications will begin January 7, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement
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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Lecturer FLSA Faculty Rank Lecturer Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have a PhD. in Political Science completed by August 1, 2026.
Position Summary
The Department of Political Science at the University of Georgia invites applications for a Lecturer position to begin August 1, 2026. Lecturers teach eight courses per academic year, four courses in each academic term. They typically teach two or more sections of the same course each semester and/or in the same academic year. The allocation of effort at appointment will be 100% teaching. A lecturer is likely to teach the undergraduate introduction to American government and upper division undergraduate courses in American politics in areas that align with their interests.

Lecturers are valued members of the Department with opportunities to shape the curriculum and participate in faculty governance processes. They are eligible for professional-development support, travel funding, and summer teaching (including study abroad programs) when available. The university has a clear promotion path: upon their sixth year, a lecturer may be promoted to senior lecturer, and subsequently to principal lecturer. For details see https://provost.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/appointment-promotion-guidelines-lecturers.pdf.

See our other Lecturer posting at https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/447965
Additional Requirements Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Excellent communication skills
• Evidence of teaching excellence or demonstrated potential for teaching excellence

Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

• Contribute to the instructional mission of the Department of Political Science
• Teach four three-credit hour courses per academic term
• Participate in workshops, the development of new course materials, and/or supervise teaching assistants

Percentage Of Time 100

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. List of References with Contact Information
5. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy

Optional Documents