Lecturer - Political Science

Lecturer - Political Science

Job ID: 290339
Location: Georgia College & State Univ
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

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Job Summary

The College of Arts & Sciences seeks a Lecturer to teach undergraduate courses in Political Science at the undergraduate level. Successful candidates are expected to engage students in research and/or creative activities.This non-tenure track faculty position, based in the Department of Government and Sociology, is a 10-month academic year position.

Responsibilities

Faculty - Teaching/Instructing -
Teaching Responsibilities

- Full-time instructional load teaching (5 courses) in areas of expertise within the academic discipline

- Regular course meetings and instruction

- Mentoring Students

- Other teaching responsibilities

Knowledge and ability to convey current philosophies, practices, and theories related to the academic discipline.

Faculty also contribute to the Georgia College core curriculum by teaching topical freshman (GC1Y) or sophomore seminar (GC2Y) courses. All Georgia College faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike. To carry out our public liberal arts mission, we seek faculty with the desire and ability to engage students as they launch their intellectual journey.

Faculty - Professional Development -
Faculty are expected to stay current in their field.

Faculty - Service to Institution -
All faculty are expected to help the department in recruiting majors. Faculty members are expected to attend Department meetings and events.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Terminal degree in a closely related field.

Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements as stated in C.S. 3.7.1 ( (faculty credentials)).

Required Experience
Some teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience
Instructor of record for college level classes in the related discipline

Record of scholarly activity, publications, or creative works

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
- Ability to teach multiple sections of Introduction to American Government each semester.

- Ability to offer additional upper-level political science electives in the Political Science major and minor

- Build positive student relationships and provide mentorship

- Engage in continuous professional development

- Manage multiple courses and administrative responsibilities

- Solve problems and make data-driven decisions

- Collaborate with colleagues and participate in service

- Demonstrate leadership and take initiative

- Adapt to changing institutional needs

- Maintain accurate records and meet deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
- Subject matter expertise and current disciplinary trends

- Curriculum design and program outcome alignment

- Assessment methods and student learning measurement

- Accreditation standards (SACSCOC and discipline-specific)

- Academic policies, procedures, and ethics

- Adult learning principles and adaptive learning styles

- Educational technology and learning management systems

SKILLS
Teaching:

- Course design and delivery

- Learning activity development and facilitation

- Technology integration and LMS proficiency

- Instructional adaptation

Assessment:

- Valid assessment instrument development

- Constructive feedback provision

- Data analysis for instructional improvement

Communication:

- Clear verbal and written communication

- Professional presentation abilities

- Active listening and collaboration

Technology:

- Discipline-relevant software proficiency

- Multimedia and presentation tools

- Basic troubleshooting capabilities

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as 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 .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.

Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging.

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