Lecturer of Psychology

About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi‑campus public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses – Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins – and a fully‑online campus that reaches global learners. The university enrolls 8,400 students from 159 counties and houses six academic schools, including Georgia’s flagship aviation program.

Job Title:

Lecturer of Psychology

Location:

MGA – Macon
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Full‑Time
Job

This full‑time, 10‑month Lecturer position (not on tenure‑track) begins in Fall (August) 2026. The specialization is open to all areas of Psychological Science. The lecturer will teach a 5/5 course load within the B.S. program in Psychology with no research expectations. Travel among campuses is expected and teaching will include both face‑to‑face and online courses.

• Teach five courses per Fall and Spring semester for the B.S. program in Psychology.
• Actively pursue continuous improvement in teaching.
• Engage in activities aimed at improving student success.
• Maintain regular on‑campus presence on a weekly basis.

• At least a master’s degree in Psychology or Neuroscience (or a closely related field) from a regionally accredited university (or international equivalent).

• Experience in a university setting.
• Experience that warrants a non‑tenure‑track appointment.
• Experience teaching related courses at the college level.

• Doctorate in Psychology or Neuroscience (or a closely related field) is preferred; specialization is open and candidates will be evaluated on fit with course needs.

• Experience with online course delivery is a plus.

• Letter of interest, including your teaching philosophy.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Unofficial academic transcripts (undergraduate and graduate).
• Statement/description of any experience supervising student research and/or past research experience.
• 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
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation, including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. We recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.