Job Description

The Department of Political Science at the University of Georgia invites applications for two Lecturer positions 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 (1) political theory or (2) American politics in areas that align with their interests.

Application links:

• Political Theory:
• American Politics:

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 .

Duties

• 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

Special Instructions to Applicant

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 electronically to theUGAjobs web site.

The cover letter is expected to include a description of the candidates 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.

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the states flagship university ( . The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education.UGAis currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The Universitys main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.UGAemploys approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The Universitys enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

EOO Policy

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

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. OurUSGStatement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and eachUSGcommunity member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on theUSGStatement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available inUSGBoard Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at .

Additionally,USGsupports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at .

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