Lecturer of Psychology

University Overview

Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is a multi‑campus, baccalaureate and graduate‑degree‑granting public institution, the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA operates five campus locations—Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins—along with a fully‑online campus. The university enrolls 8,400 students from most of Georgia’s 159 counties and houses six academic schools, including a flagship aviation program, dedicated to educating lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Title: Lecturer of Psychology
Location: MGA – Macon
Employment type: Regular, Full‑Time
Job : 293552

This full‑time, 10‑month Lecturer position (non‑tenure‑track) begins in Fall 2026. The holder will teach a 5‑course load each semester (Fall and Spring) primarily for the B.S. program in Psychology, with opportunities to teach Summer courses depending on enrollment. Teaching responsibilities include both face‑to‑face and online courses, and the role requires regular on‑campus presence and travel among MGA campuses.

• Teach a workload of five courses per semester in the B.S. Psychology program.
• Actively pursue continuous improvement in teaching practices.
• Engage in activities that enhance student success.
• Maintain regular on‑campus presence and weekly attendance.

Master’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited university (or an equivalent international degree). This is mandatory.

• Experience teaching in a university setting.
• Experience facilitating non‑tenure‑track appointments.
• Experience teaching college‑level courses related to psychology.

Doctorate in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a closely related field (preferred).

• Experience with online course delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise student research.

• Letter of interest, including teaching philosophy.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Unofficial academic transcripts (undergraduate and graduate).
• Statement or description of any experience supervising student research and/or previous research.
• Name and contact information for three professional references.

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life insurance
• Sick leave
• Vacation leave
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement

Employment offer is contingent upon a background investigation, including a criminal background check, verification of credentials, and an employment eligibility check as required by MGA.

Middle Georgia State University is an equal‑employment, equal‑access, and equal‑educational opportunity employer, recruiting, hiring, and promoting persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.

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