Lecturer of Philosophy

Lecturer of Philosophy

Job ID: 305152

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 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
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leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are
located within easy driving distances.

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academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as
outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and
its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information,
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Job Summary

The College of Arts & Sciences seeks a Lecturer to teach
undergraduate courses in Survey of Philosophy and occasionally an
upper-level course in their area of expertise. This non-tenure
track faculty position, based in the Department of Philosophy,
Religion and Liberal Studies, is a 10-month academic year position,
with the possibility of promotion to Senior Lecturer after 5
years.

Instruct academic courses and support the department, college and
university goals by supporting the academic environment to benefit
the educational mission of the University.

The faculty employee is expected to contribute to the departments
educational mission. Faculty will be expected to instruct our
students in the respective disciplines at the undergraduate
levels.

This position carries a non tenure track status.

Responsibilities

Faculty - Teaching/Instructing -

Teaching Responsibilities

• Full-time instructional load teaching 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 employees also contribute to the Georgia College &
State University core curriculum by teaching topical freshman
(GC1Y) or sophomore seminar (GC2Y) courses. All Georgia College
& State University faculty share the responsibility of teaching
our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and
non-majors alike.

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.

Other -

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Terminal degree in Philosophy or in a closely related field.

Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S. 3.7.1
(www.sacscoc.org (faculty credentials))

Required Experience

A minimum of 18 graduate semester hours related to the
discipline.

Teaching Experience as the primary instructor of record in Survey
of Philosophy.

Strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualification

Area of specialization in Philosophy of Law.

Proposed Salary

The proposed salary is $57,000.

Relocation is negotiable.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume/CV
• At least 3 references
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Teaching Philosophy
• Sample Syllabus for Survey of Philosophy and an upper level

course

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Ability to build positive student relationships and provide
mentorship.

Ability to engage in continuous professional development.

Ability to manage multiple courses.

Ability to collaborate with colleagues and participate in
service.

Ability to adapt to changing institutional needs.

Ability to maintain accurate records and meet deadlines.

Ability to teach Survey of Philosophy.

Ability to design creative, interdisciplinary courses that
incorporate primary texts and engage students in the
classroom.

Ability to teach writing and discussion intensive classes.

Ability to incorporate different perspectives in a domestic and
global context.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25
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
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board
Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line
at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental
values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of
Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's
age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race,
religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No
individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the
benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination,
harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity
because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any
individual be given preferential treatment because of the
individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment
may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under
federal or state law.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is considered not a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position will not travel.

This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Education Verification

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