Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Temporary Faculty Communication Arts in Statesboro

Job Summary

The Department of Communication Arts is now accepting applications for a pool of part‑time faculty positions to support undergraduate and graduate programs in Communication Studies and Communication Leadership for the 2024‑2025 academic year. These positions are on an as needed, semester‑by‑semester basis.

Location: Statesboro, Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Applicants may be asked to teach in various modalities (face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online).

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Communication, Communication Studies or Leadership with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Communication.
• Classroom instruction experience in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in Communication, Communication Studies or Leadership.
• Ability to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses.

Required Documents

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & 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.
• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet institutional goals and support University’s mission for student success.
• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Department Chair, Pamela Z. Sears, psears@georgiasouthern.edu.

For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251‑2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

Conditions of Employment

All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy. Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on campus. Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre‑employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request. Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the university. Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke‑Free Community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cah/commarts/. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non‑evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment 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 with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478‑6947.