Description
Reference Job ID 297597
Job Summary
Reporting to the School of Human Ecology Chair, the Lecturer position requires teaching some combination of undergraduate lecture and studio courses, along with service responsibilities. The position is an academic (10-month) non-tenure-track appointment.
Required Documents to Attach
A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; unofficial or official graduate transcripts; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.
Apply Before Date
Open Until Filled Screening of applications begins May 19, 2026, and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support the University's mission for student success
SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational, and human relations 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
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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 online 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 online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
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 a 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.
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/colleges/behavioral-social-sciences/departments/human-ecology. 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.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
Background Check
Standard + Education
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Earned MFA in Interior Design, Master’s in Architecture, or in a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Interior Design by August 1, 2026.
- NCIDQ certification or eligibility.
- Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
- Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
Preferred Qualifications
- Evidence of successful college/university-level teaching experience.
- Credentials and willingness to contribute to course instruction, including courses such as studio, design fundamentals, materials, AutoCAD, along with courses in other areas of expertise.
- Engagement with the interior design profession and professional organizations (e.g., ASID, etc.).
