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About Us
Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
Job Summary
The Department of Psychological Science at the University of North Georgia is accepting applications for a full-time Lecturer position (with benefits) for Spring 2027. Successful applicants will be able to teach courses in PSYC 1002 (Introduction to Leading), PSYC 4000 (Psychology of Leading), Industrial Organizational Psychology, and Group Dynamics, as well as upper-division-level courses in their area of expertise. This is a face-to-face position, requiring applicants to teach in person on the Gainesville and Dahlonega Campuses. Additionally, the position will have administrative duties and consistently collaborate with stakeholders to grow the Interdisciplinary Leadership Minor. This is not a clinical or counseling position. The successful candidate will support the Leadership Minor through teaching, advising, curriculum development, student engagement, and coordination with campus partners. This position does not require clinical licensure and does not involve the provision of clinical or counseling services. Relevant non-clinical certifications, such as those related to leadership development, executive coaching, organizational consulting, assessment, training, project management, or higher education leadership, may be considered as appropriate.
Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions.
As a public institution, the university's ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees.
If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at (706) 867-4470.
Responsibilities

• Teaching a 4/4 load face-to face (undergraduate), including a combination of PSYC 1002 (Introduction to Leading), PSYC 4000 (Psychology of Leading), Industrial Organizational Psychology, Group Dynamics, as well as upper-division-level courses in their area of expertise.
• Holding office hours and attending department meetings.
• Service Expectations include advising students pursuing the leadership minor, promoting the minor at campus events, and working with professional advisors across the Gainesville and Dahlonega Campus to raise awareness and increase the number of students pursuing the minor.
• Hold office hours and attend department meetings.
• Service Expectations include advising students pursuing the leadership minor, promoting the minor at campus events, and working with professional advisors across the Gainesville and Dahlonega Campus to raise awareness and increase the number of students pursuing the minor.

Required Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Social Psychology, or Industrial-Organizational Psychology with at least 18 hours of graduate-level psychology courses at the time of appointment is required; a Ph.D. in Social Psychology, or Industrial Organizational Psychology or other related terminal degree and college teaching experience are preferred.
• Applicants should demonstrate experience in leadership roles and mentoring leaders.
• Applicants should demonstrate a history of teaching leadership and leadership related coursework and should highlight relevant teaching and administrative experiences.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references

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 .
Institutional Values
The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.
Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.
Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education

Special Applicant Instructions

• If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Find a full list of NACES members at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.