Employment Opportunities

The Department of Communication at Georgia State University, Atlanta campus, invites applicants for Lecturers of basic communication courses to begin Fall 2023. Lecturers at Georgia State are full-time non-tenure track faculty with both teaching and service requirements who directly contribute to the mission of the university. Lecturers have the opportunity for promotion to Senior Lecturer and Principal Senior Lecturer based on excellence in teaching and service. Lecturers normally teach four courses per semester, and for these positions, the courses would include Public Speaking, Human Communication, and Media, Culture & Society, among other lower-division courses. An upper-level course in area of specialization may occasionally be available. This is a 9-month position with opportunities to teach during the summer based on enrollment.

Essential Qualifications

• PhD in Communication or closely allied field, at the time of appointment
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching basic communication courses
• Ability to effectively deliver instruction in online, hybrid, and face-to-face formats
• Interest in teaching and mentoring students of diverse backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of digital, oral, and written communication skills
• Knowledge and experience with instructional technology
• Experience with service in an academic environment

Georgia State University, the largest university in Georgia, is an enterprising urban research university located in downtown Atlanta and home to one of the most diverse student bodies in the country. It is a national leader in innovative instruction and academic success of diverse populations. We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups and support faculty professional success through mentoring programs and representation of faculty from all ranks in college-level program development. Georgia State is an institutional member of the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity.

To Apply

Please send the following materials to Dr. Rasha Ramzy, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected]

1. Application cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae (if doctorate not yet complete, please indicate when it is expected)
3. Teaching statement that addresses ability to teach a diverse student body
4. Student evaluations or other evidence of success in instruction
5. Names and contact information for three references

Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. An offer of employment will be conditional upon background verification. Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.